Technical Field Officer at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Duration: 5 months
Location: Biu-Borno
DUTIES:

• Contribute to capacity building of agro-input dealers and Agrochemical companies, extension agents, volunteer extension facilitators, partner seed companies and
• community-based seed producers.
• In consultation with the senior agronomist, will be responsible for advising on the technical aspects of the agricultural activities including mechanization.
• Supervise extension agents in providing necessary extension and advisory services to networked farmers.
• Link smallholder farmers to agro-input dealers, aggregators, processors, and markets.
• Work closely with all relevant activity staff to support all aspects of field implementation.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:
BSC/HND in Plant or Crop Science, Agriculture, Agriculture extension and rural sociology or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar or related
role in a well-structured organization.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good knowledge of field operations and evaluation as well as data collection and analysis.
• Have ability to communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in English, Hausa and one or more of Northern Nigeria’s major languages.
• Have ability to travel into rural communities and impart knowledge to smallholder farmers.
• Be proficient in the use of computers, have working knowledge of Microsoft tools, internet-based tools, and other electronic communication tools.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment.
• Have ability to deliver accurate and timely reports.
• Be able to work with minimum supervision and with tight deadlines.

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