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  • Posted: Jul 20, 2021
    Deadline: Aug 2, 2021
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    The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consu...
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    Senior Agronomist

    Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2021-0019
    Location: Yola, Adamawa
    Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)

    Duties
    Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

    • Facilitate partnerships with dissemination (extension) and market partners. Provide strategic support in a wide variety of areas including value chain development and upgrading strategies, improving access to agricultural inputs, access to agricultural extension, and marketing;
    • Oversee and co-ordinate all agronomical and technical field activities carried out by stakeholders (small holder farmers, community-based seed producers, partner seed companies etc.) and provide necessary agronomical technical backstopping to them in the two target states (Adamawa and Borno);
    • Provide leadership in designing, planning and implementation of demonstrations of soil, crop and livestock management technologies in farming communities;
    • Provide necessary inputs into the Activity’s annual workplan (especially on Component 1) and prepare quarterly/annual workplan performance report;
    • Strengthen seed production systems for cereal and legume crops in Northeast Nigeria. Help to establish and strengthen community-based seed multiplication and dissemination schemes of improved crop varieties;
    • Organise and lead capacity building activities for different stakeholders including extension agents, input dealers andother service providers;
    • Lead in the recommendations and dissemination of improved crop-based production systems in Adamawa and Borno states;
    • Compile, collate and prepare technical reports for component 1 of the Activity;
    • Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • Master’s in Agronomy, Crop Science or related field;
    • With a minimum of fifteen (15) years experience in agricultural extension and new technology delivery functionsin a well-structured environment or donor funded organization.

    Competencies
    The ideal candidate must:

    • Facilitate partnerships with dissemination (extension) and market partners. Provide strategic support in a wide variety of areas including value chain development and upgrading strategies, improving access to agricultural inputs, access to agricultural extension, and marketing.
    • Oversee and co-ordinate all agronomical and technical field activities carried out by stakeholders (small holder farmers, community-based seed producers, partner seed companies etc.) and provide necessary agronomical technical backstopping to them in the two target states (Adamawa and Borno).
    • Provide leadership in designing, planning and implementation of demonstrations of soil, cropand livestock management technologies in farming communities.•
    • Provide necessary inputs into the Activity’s annual workplan (especially on Component 1) and prepare quarterly/annual workplan performance report.
    • Strengthen seed production systems for cereal and legume crops in Northeast Nigeria. Help to establish and strengthen community-based seed multiplication and dissemination schemes of improved crop varieties.
    • Organise and lead capacity building activities for different stakeholders including extension agents, input dealers and other service providers.
    • Lead in the recommendations and dissemination of improved crop-based production systems in Adamawa and Borno states.
    • Compile, collate and prepare technical reports for component 1 of the Activity

    Remuneration

    • We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

    Method of Application

    Important Information

    • Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA.
    • The application must include the Names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees (which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package
    • IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
    • While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    Interested and qualified? Go to IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on jobs.iita.org to apply

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