Background: The
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for
the regionally recruited position of Agribusiness Coordinator.
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for
the regionally recruited position of Agribusiness Coordinator.
IITA is an international non-profit
research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a
Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the
development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with
our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer
risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from
agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from
about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations
across Africa. Please visit for more information on IITA.
research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a
Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of
International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the
development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with
our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer
risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from
agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from
about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations
across Africa. Please visit for more information on IITA.
Position/Responsibilities
The Agribusiness Coordinator will work with other
team members to maintain the sustainable supply of cassava roots to targeted
cassava starch/gari factories recommended by public-private sector investors to
increase the income and food security of small-scale farmers. The other tasks
are as follows:
team members to maintain the sustainable supply of cassava roots to targeted
cassava starch/gari factories recommended by public-private sector investors to
increase the income and food security of small-scale farmers. The other tasks
are as follows:
- Coordinate the day to day implementation of
all the cassava value chain projects. This involves the selection,
clustering, mobilization, and training of farmers, identification of
efficient service providers, establishment of Demonstration and
Multiplication Trials, processing facilities, and organizing field days.
It also includes making regular monitoring and evaluation visits. - Ensure that the targets specified in each
project are met at the specified time. - Assist in the procurement of inputs
(germplasm, herbicides, fertilizer, etc) and their distribution to
farmers. - Supervise all field staff and activities in
the project States (Oyo, Ondo, Edo, Niger, Kogi, Imo, Anambra, Jigawa
etc). - Coordinate the collection of field data and
analyses with the IITA Biometrics Unit. - Prepare technical and financial reports
periodically as required by each investor. - Assist in demonstrating the economics of
cassava root supply using a farmers’ cluster model. - In conjunction with other scientists, develop
extension leaflets, scientific articles for peer-reviewed journals, IITA
Bulletin, and other magazines/periodicals. - Perform any other duties assigned by the
Project Manager and the Director, R4D West Africa Hub.
Educational Qualifications
The candidate should hold at least a Master’s
degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Business Management, Food
Science and Technology, Agriculture/Agronomy or other related fields.
degree in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness, Business Management, Food
Science and Technology, Agriculture/Agronomy or other related fields.
Core Competencies:
- Minimum of 8 years working experience in an
agricultural research organization. - Good knowledge of the Cassava Value Chain.
- Excellent English reporting, writing, and oral
communication skills. - Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook,
Excel, Word and Power Point). - Strong ability to coordinate, prioritise and
organise workload; take the initiative, and work under pressure. - Good team spirit, with readiness to
participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties.
Duty Station: Abuja,
Nigeria.
Nigeria.
General information: Initial appointment is for three years. IITA offers a competitive
remuneration package paid in US dollars.
remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Applications:
Applications including covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses
of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please
complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application
Applications including covering letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses
of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager. Please
complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/irs-online-application
Closing Date: 5th June
2013
2013
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and
particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
be contacted.
