The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium.We thank you for your interest in IITA and invite you to explore many exciting and diverse career opportunities in a work environment that enables you to be the best you can, advancing your professional and personal growth in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
Join a vibrant team that is committed to facilitating agricultural solutions for hunger, poverty, and natural resource degradation throughout the tropics.IITA is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is given to qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national/ethnic origin or social status.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
Title: Field Worker III.
Position/Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
Assist in spraying pre and post emergence herbicides on demonstration plots;
Assist in planting and maintaining cassava fields and general field work;
Assist in training partners and commercial farmers on effective stem cutting and packaging techniques;
Support the training of partners/investors on the correct usage of herbicides for weeding;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification & Experience
O’Level with minimum of 3 years’ working experience in a related field.
Skills and competences
Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.
Have good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
Be available to work outside office hours and for extended hours when necessary.
Display high energy level.
Agree to intensive travel.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: http://www.iita.org/careers no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
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