Organization:The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for the position
below at its Headquarters in Ibadan.
Duties:
- Production of breeder seed of selected early, extra-early and intermediate parental inbreds, hybrids, and open-pollinated varieties.
- Make seeds available to NARS and Seed Companies of seven WASP countries.
- Assist with the seed production and maintenance of maize inbred lines
- Supervision of on-station trials
- Assists in execution of maize trials
- Direct supervision of staff and activities of the project
- Provide supports to national program staff and national partners for field trial management and data management and analysis,
- Collation and analyses of data from experiments
- Develop work plan and progress report
- Contributes to publications and presentation of research outputs
- Perform any other responsibility as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualification and Experience:
- M.Sc in Plant Breeding, Crop Production, Agronomy or related fields.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in national/international organizations
- Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organise workload
- Ability to take initiative and work under pressure and willingness to work for longer hours where necessary
- Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties
- Able to work effectively both in teams and independently
Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website. 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.
Please complete our online application form using this link: .
Deadline: 29th July 2013
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.
How to Apply
http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1374007989462