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  • Posted: Apr 23, 2015
    Deadline: May 9, 2015
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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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    Agri-preneur Facilitator 2 (Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2015-016)

    Background and Responsibilities
    • Building on local platforms scope for project partners in Government, NGO and private sectors;
    • Scope small and medium enterprise (SME) business opportunities with special emphasis on youth agribusiness development;
    • Appraise the technical, market and financial feasibility of the agribusiness opportunities;
    • Design partnership agreements towards the sustainable supply of high quality seeds, inoculants and legume-specific fertilizer with special emphasis on youth entrepreneur involvement;
    • Design awareness campaigns for new, existing youth entrepreneurs or project promoted partner internship programs, calls for interest and a selection procedures for promising candidates;
    • Support the youth to develop new (or upgraded) commercially viable business models and associated development strategies along the legume value chains.
    • Identify youth Agri-preneurship training needs and design training programs based on them;
    • Train the youth in business management, financial management and marketing.
    • Train youth in writing fundable business plans for private financial and public grant institutions;
    • Assess and enhance the performance of the business models and develop upgrading strategies;
    • Develop appropriate financial products targeting rural youth in consultation with collaborating financial institutions.
    • Facilitate linkages and contracts between business model stakeholders including importers, distributors, operators, local promoters and farmers.
    • Contribute to the development of promotional materials and marketing strategies by the private sector to support small scale youth businesses along the legume value chain.
    • Diagnose Borno State institutional constraints in the development of youth targeted businesses and formulate policy options.
    • Conduct group facilitation and organization

    Qualification and Experience
    MBA/MSc in Agribusiness, Agricultural Development, or a related field, from a well-recognized university

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    Research Supervisor (Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2015-020)

    Background and Responsibilities
    Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
    • Involves in planting, data and samples collection and other field activities;
    • Plant DNA/RNA Isolation;
    • DNA/RNA quality and quantity analysis;
    • DNA sequencing and PCR amplification;
    • Gel Electrophoresis and other cognate techniques;
    • Samples preparation for Next-Generation genotyping and analysis of genotypic data including linkage mapping, association studies and diversity analysis;
    • Supervision and training of laboratory personnel and general administration/maintenance of the laboratory;
    • Ensure compliance with safety regulations of the Biotechnology laboratory;
    • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualification and Experience
    B.Sc /HND in Biochemistry, Biology or Molecular Biology with (2) years relevant experience. Knowledge in Bioinformatics is an added advantage.

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    International Trials Manager (Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2015-021)

    Background and Responsibilities
    Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
    • Support scientist of the CAY-seed project in implementing activities;
    • Contribute in designing, planning, implementing on farm /demonstration as well as on-station experiments to demonstrate the benefits of using clean seed yam;
    • Collate and analyze all data of the CAY-seed project;
    • Publish research output in peer-reviewed international journal articles;
    • Engage in multiplication of disease and pest free seed yam for experimental purpose as well as oversee the maintenance of quality seed by national partners;
    • Provide technical support to National Agricultural Research and Extension System in selected communities;
    • Contribute in the development and dissemination of training documents (flyers, newsletters, posters, training and extension manual etc.)
    • Liaise between other projects with similar objectives to ensure the coordination of related activities;
    • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualification and Experience
    M.Sc in Agronomy, Plant Science or related discipline from a recognized University with minimum of 5 (Five) years relevant in a similar role.

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    Research Associate (Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2015-021)

    Background and Responsibilities
    Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
    • Support scientist of the CAY-seed project in implementing activities in Nigeria and Ghana;
    • Liaise with and backstop partner organization (CRI, CRS, NRCRI and MSHR) in planting, positive selection, monitoring data collection and harvesting seed yam trials and demonstration;
    • Train extension agents and framers on the attributes of using quality seeds;
    • Engage in multiplication of disease and pest free seed yam for experimental purpose as well as oversee production of quality seed by national partners;
    • Provide technical support to National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems in selected communities;
    • Contribute in the development and dissemination of project documents (flyers, newsletters, posters, training, and extension manuals, etc.
    • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualification and Experience
    M.Sc. in Agronomy, Plant Science or related discipline from a recognized University with minimum of 3 (Three) years relevant in a similar role.

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    Groundskeeper l (Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2015-012)

    Background and Responsibilities
    Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
    • Maintain the station’s lawn and clean premises;
    • Maintain ornamental potted plants and flowers;
    • Clean gatehouse security house, driver’s quarters/rooms;
    • Assist at the laundry and clean the rest rooms;
    • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

    Qualification and Experience
    WASC plus at least 2 years relevant experience.

    Method of Application

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