International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Jobs

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

RESEARCH SUPERVISOR

Ref No: Ref No: NRS/2015/00000001
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: 2 year Renewable Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION
Design, establish and maintain field experiment;
Manage, analyze and prepare data tables;
Assist in writing of research reports;
Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience
BSc/HND in Agronomy/Crop Science with 2 years research experience.

TEACHER

Ref No: NRS/2015/00000001

JOB DESCRIPTION
Act as Grade 2 teacher, following the timetable as agreed with the Head.
Act as the G7 / 8 Agriculture and Business studies teacher. Be responsible for the education and welfare of the assigned pupils.
Plan and prepare courses and lessons following the programmes already in place.
Co-ordinate the G2 curriculum and use the relevant teaching methods to ensure the progression of pupils development.
Review and develop the G7/8 Agriculture and Business studies provision.
Assess, record and report on the progress of the pupils.
Maintain a well ordered teaching area.
Responsible for and participation in two afternoon clubs.
All further requirements of a class teacher are laid down in the class Teacher’s professional duties report.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
B.Ed/B.Sc Education.
Minimum of Three (3) years relevant experience.

LABORATORY ATTENDANT
Ref No: NRS/2015/00000001
Job Type: 2 year Renewable Contract

JOB DESCRIPTION
Assist with crop samples preparation for aflatoxin analysis;
Assist with extraction of aflatoxin from different crop samples;
Assist with proper detoxification of glasswares and all equipments used for extraction;
Take proper inventory and labelling of samples for extraction in the laboratory;
Follow standards operating protocols for laboratory methods with scientists;
Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
WASC plus at least two (2) years relevant experience in a Microbiological research laboratory.

TO APPLY
Qualified candidates should click on job titles below to apply

TEACHER

LABORATORY ATTENDANT

RESEARCH SUPERVISOR