Research Technician II at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

DUTIES:

• Assist in rearing of insect and collection of different insect pest for exhibition.
• Assist in data collection and entry.
• Carry out maintenance of entomology trials.
• Assist mapping out field layout and establish experimental trials.
• Perform general field maintenance, harvesting, processing and drying
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• National Diploma in Agriculture or any other related field with a minimum of two (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.