Research Administrative Manager

Research Administrative Manager (2-year renewable contract)

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: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.
Deadline: 28th August 2013