Latest Job Openings at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2017-004
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

• Assist in general cleaning of laboratory and screen house;
• Assist in washing of glass wares;
• Assist in autoclaving and carry out maintenance of laboratory equipment’s;
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations of the Biotechnology laboratory;
• Assist with photography needs of the laboratory;
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification

• Good O’level certificate with at least Two (2) years relevant experience on laboratory cleanliness and maintenance.

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must:

• Be innovative, highly dedicated and have god interpersonal skill.
• Be a team player.
• Be able to work under minimal supervision.

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

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Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2017-005
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

• Assist the DDG, Corporate Services with drafting, reviewing, negotiating, hosting agreements, tenancy/ lease agreements, country agreement/ MoUs, documents with government ministries and departments, contracts/agreement or other legal documents with suppliers/vendors/ service providers etc.;
• Communicate and interact with PDAU staff for filing and uploading on the database of hosting agreements, tenancy/ lease agreements, country agreements/ MoUs, documents with government ministries and departments;
• Be a member of the Intellectual Property (IP)
• Maintain and oversee Corporate Services filing system;
• Assist in drafting and vetting legal letters and correspondence;
• Handle other correspondence and paperwork;
• Provide administrative assistance to DDG-Corporate Services (related to travel meetings and purchase orders etc.);
• Take minutes at Corporate Services-related meetings when required;
• Provide legal advice to the Youth Agripreneurs;
• Draft and review legal documentation of the Youth in Agribusiness Office;
• Serve as a member of the advocacy team for the Youth in Agribusiness Office;
• Participate in negotiations for the Youth in Agribusiness Office when required.
• Participate and contribute in high-level meetings and events on policies for youth and agriculture etc.;
• Perform any such other duties, properly assigned, as may be occasioned by the exigencies of the service.

Qualification

• B.Sc in Law or related discipline with two (2) years related experience. Possession of related professional certification will be an added advantage.

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must:

• Have proven competence in collaborating with senior staff and stakeholders.
• Be comfortable working in a fast pace and dynamic international environment.
• Be proactive and able to multitask.
• Be computer literate and competence in taking minutes and other general duties.

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

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Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2017-004
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

• Assist the research assistant and project scientist (IITA and NARS);
• Assist in the field site selection and description at the partner’s field sites;
• Assist in training extension agents (EAs), farmers and technicians in site selection, measuring geo-reference and setting up field trials;
• Assist in backstopping and monitoring the correct and timely implementation of all research related operations (measuring pegging, planting, weeding, fertilizer etc.) in on-farm trials;
• Assist partners in sourcing cassava planting materials and the correct preparation of these materials;
• Assist the EAs, farmers and technicians on practical issues on field that are related to the experimental set-up, implementation of operations, management and harvest procedures;
• Back-up partners fields teams in emergency situation;
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification

• OND in General Agriculture or any related fields with at least Two (2) years relevant experience.

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must:

• Have excellent interpersonal, communication skill and ability to communicate ideas;
• Be able to work with Microsoft Office tools
• Be able to work with little or no supervision

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

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