Jobs at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Slots: 2 Positions

Description

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.

Duties

• Support establishment and maintenance of demonstration plots (forage) and feed units.
• Support demonstration of improved feed formulation and feeding practices at TRUs and pilot farms.
• Collect basic data on feed use, animal performance, and cost implications.
• Support routine field data collection on feed, forage, and dairy production.
• Record observations on technology adoption, farmer practices, and productivity changes.
• Assist in data entry, cleaning, and validation using Excel or mobile tools.
• Support organization of field visits, trainings, and demonstration events.
• Assist in handling materials, tools, and inputs required for feed innovation activities.
• Ensure availability and proper use of data collection tools and field materials.
• Support engagement with farmers, youth groups, and local stakeholders involved in feed innovation activities.
• Maintain simple records of participants, beneficiaries, and training attendance.
• Take field notes, pictures, and short activity summaries for reporting purposes.
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of alternative feed technologies, including:·   HQCP production, handling, and feeding trials, BSFL production units (where applicable), Crop residue processing and utilization

Requirements                                      

• National Diploma  in Agriculture, Animal Science or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. 

Competencies:

The ideal candidate must:

• Knowledge of livestock and diary value chains
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within project locations
• Ability to drive safely and responsibly under challenging road and field conditions.

Benefits

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

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Description

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.

Duties

• Safely transport staff, consultants, researchers, visitors, and partners to official meetings, field activities, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Drive institute vehicles for project implementation activities, including rural and field locations where necessary.
• Support airport transfers and protocol arrangements for official visitors, international staff from the HQ and staff.
• Ensure adherence to approved travel schedules and routing instructions.
• Conduct daily routine checks on assigned vehicles.
• Ensure assigned vehicles are kept clean, neat, and roadworthy at all times.
• Promptly report mechanical faults, damages, accidents, or servicing needs to the supervisor.
• Maintain records of vehicle servicing, repairs, fuel consumption, and mileage logs.

Requirements

• OND with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience or O’ Level with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Competencies:

• The ideal candidate must have:
• Good defensive driving skills.
• Good Communication and strong interpersonal skills, ,
• Client focus, team orientation, diplomatic sensitivity.

Benefits

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

go to method of application »

Description

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.

Duties

• Safely transport staff, consultants, researchers, visitors, and partners to official meetings, field activities, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Drive institute vehicles for project implementation activities, including rural and field locations where necessary.
• Support airport transfers and protocol arrangements for official visitors, international staff from the HQ and staff.
• Ensure adherence to approved travel schedules and routing instructions.
• Conduct daily routine checks on assigned vehicles.
• Ensure assigned vehicles are kept clean, neat, and roadworthy at all times.
• Promptly report mechanical faults, damages, accidents, or servicing needs to the supervisor.
• Maintain records of vehicle servicing, repairs, fuel consumption, and mileage logs.

Requirements

• OND with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience or O’ Level with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Competencies:

• The ideal candidate must have:
• Good defensive driving skills.
• Good Communication and strong interpersonal skills, ,
• Client focus, team orientation, diplomatic sensitivity.

Benefits

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

go to method of application »

Description

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.

Duties

• Safely transport staff, consultants, researchers, visitors, and partners to official meetings, field activities, workshops, conferences, etc.
• Drive institute vehicles for project implementation activities, including rural and field locations where necessary.
• Support airport transfers and protocol arrangements for official visitors, international staff from the HQ and staff.
• Ensure adherence to approved travel schedules and routing instructions.
• Conduct daily routine checks on assigned vehicles.
• Ensure assigned vehicles are kept clean, neat, and roadworthy at all times.
• Promptly report mechanical faults, damages, accidents, or servicing needs to the supervisor.
• Maintain records of vehicle servicing, repairs, fuel consumption, and mileage logs.

Requirements

• OND with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience or O’ Level with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Competencies:

• The ideal candidate must have:
• Good defensive driving skills.
• Good Communication and strong interpersonal skills, ,
• Client focus, team orientation, diplomatic sensitivity.

Benefits

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