Research Technician II at the 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: Research Technician II

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months renewable

Duties

• Assist in operating mechanical planters and data collection from trials.
• Assist in determining the level of nutrients in soil, analyze soil composition, fertility and structure.
• Assist in operating scientific instrument such as PH meters, seed counters etc.
• Assist in setting up laboratory and field equipment required for testing and conduct experiments to improve the quality and yield of plants.
• Assist in testing and studying land to assess viability for special usage.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Agriculture or related field with a minimum of two (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent interpersonal, multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Have ability to diagnose problems with scientific equipments.

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:
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Application Deadline  28th March, 2024.