Field Worker III at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Worker III

Job ID: NRSContractSTS2024-017
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Full-time
Duration: 6 months’ renewable

Duties

•  Assist in the establishment of field trials and support station trials phenotyping and data collection.
• Carry out pollination on crossing blocks and general field maintenance.
• Carry out spraying of herbicides and insecticides on field trials.
• Support the maintenance of screen house and glass house trials.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• O'level with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Experience in agricultural-related domain is an added advantage.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have the ability to use field book application.
• Have adequate understanding of MS Office packages.

Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply