Research Supervisor at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES:

• Support establishment and management of nutrient omission trials for development of site-specific nutrients management tools
• Contribute to soil sampling and data collection to support digital soil mapping in Northern Nigeria
• Contribute to training of extension agents and farmers on climate-smart agriculture and ISFM
• Ensure accurate data recording and maintain trial documentation for research
• Gather farmer feedback to refine research approaches and ensure adoption of recommended practices
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements
QUALIFICATION:

• BSc in Agronomy, Agricultural Science and other related courses.
• The ideal candidate must have minimum of two (2) years' experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:

• Be proficient in the use MS Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams etc
• Demonstrate a high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Possess excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Have the ability to work with minimal supervision