Field Worker II

Field Worker II (2-year renewable contract)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at its Headquarters in Ibadan.
Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties

• Seed preparation, processing and storage;
• Planting weeding, data recording, harvesting of trials and nurseries;
• Management of nutrition’s maize breeding nurseries;
• Pollinating inbred lines and OPVs;
• Harvesting, threshing and weighing
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience
WASC plus at least two (2) years working experience in a research institution.
The ideal candidate must

• Be open to new ideas and have the ability to change mindset;
• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary;
• Be available to work outside office hours, weekends and holidays.

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 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.
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.
Closing Date: 30th August 2013