The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is Africa’s leading research partner in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture.
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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following positions at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
JOB TITLE: RESEARCH SUPERVISOR (2-year renewable contract) – LOCATION: Bauchi
JOB DUTIES:
Candidate will:
Conduct community analysis.
Participate in social mobilization of farmers.
Strengthen farmers groups to use agricultural technologies
Collect socio-economic data.
Facilitate farmers’ linkage to market.
Collate and summarize field data and perform any other duties as may be assigned.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BSc/HND Farm Management, Agricultural Extension, Agriculture-Economics. Relevant working experience in field surveys, market tracking, linkages, data collection and management.
Working experience in development projects in northern Nigeria is added advantage.
Also working knowledge of Hausa language is required and candidates must be computer literate.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the
Personnel Manager,
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture,
PMB 5320,
Oyo Road,
Ibadan, Nigeria
not later than two weeks from the date of this publication.
Closing date: 03/05/11
For online applications please complete this form – http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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