Vacancy at IITA

(2-year renewable contract)

Duties:

Successful candidate will:

• Plan, coordinate and supervise all laboratory-based activities related to aflatoxin biocontrol in Ibadan (sample processing, staff organization, supply management).
• Assist in managing projects by ensuring that all deliverables are on track and flag corrective actions when necessary.
• Plan, prepare draft and finalize research protocols in consultation with scientists.
• Ensure quality of laboratory and, where needed, field experiments.
• Responsible for maintaining database of all research results.
• Assist in training of students, staff and national program personnel.
• Assist with monitoring of expenditure in relation to budget in consultation with the project Administration unit and the Pathology Secretary.
• Responsible for the development of a cataloguing system for samples and isolates.
• Collect, analyze and interpret data and prepare reports in a timely manner.
• Work with non-governmental organizations and community based organizations to disseminate technologies for disease management, particularly for aflatoxin biocontrol.
• Liaise with private sector partners, farmer organization, extension services and NGOs to create public-private partnerships for linking farmers using aflatoxin management practices (including AflaSafe) to value-added markets.
• Prepare promotional material, draft popular articles for web-based knowledge, dissemination, update new IITA Aflasafe website with relevant materials.
• Assist in preparation of manuscripts and grant proposals.
• Assist in preparation of technical reports for submission to donors.
• Help in liaising with collaborators internally within IITA and externally in other organizations.
• Assist in the recruitment of the right quality of personnel in consultation with the Human Resources Unit for position in the unit.
• Responsible for the management of project documents in consultation with scientists and administrative units.
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience:

• MSc degree in Plant Pathology/Microbiology/ Environmental Technology/Biochemistry/ Molecular Biology or other related science discipline.
• At least 5 years working experience, of which three years in a managerial role.
• At least 3 years experience in a research laboratory dealing with microbiological or chemical analysis.
• Strong interpersonal relationship and has good communication skills.
• Experience systematically following up on project deliverables.
• Excellent and proven management, organizational and coordination skills.
• Ability to build and work in teams.
• Experience with working with private sector, government and non-governmental organizations.
• Prepared to travel whenever required
• Willingness and ability to work long and irregular hours if required

Applicants must have high integrity, be honest and possess good interpersonal and communication skills.

He/she must also be able to work under pressure and on weekends when necessary.

Remuneration:

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