Research Supervisor at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Description

• Facilitate individual farmers and groups training on good and improved agronomic practices.
• Participate in training extension agents, lead farmers and visiting trainees.
• Supervise field-based staff and activities directly related to farmers’ innovation and change processes at community level.
• Supervise field workers and other staff to assist with input distribution for trials.
• Oversee farm farmer participatory demonstration trials.
• Provide technical support to women groups, lead farmers and farmers in the communities.
• Support scientists to conduct nutritional and machine demonstrations.
• Record scientific data and collect information about farmers and groups.
• Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in Agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Crop Production or other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent written and spoken communication skills, including presentations.
• Be computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Show commitment to teamwork with minimal supervision by working positively and cooperatively with others.