Latest Job at IITA (International Trials Manager) - 2015

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Job Title: International Trials Manager-Ref. IITA-HR-NRS2015-021

Location 
Abuja

Job Field
Administration, Secretarial, Agriculture, Agro-Allied

Background and Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
Support scientist of the CAY-seed project in implementing activities;
Contribute in designing, planning, implementing on farm, demonstration as well as on-station experiments to demonstrate the benefits of using clean seed yam;
Collate and analyse all data of the CAY-seed project;
Publish research output in peer-reviewed international journal articles;
Engage in multiplication of disease and pest free seed yam for experimental purpose as well as oversee the maintenance of quality seed by national partners;
Provide technical support to National Agricultural Research and Extension System in selected communities;
Contribute in the development and dissemination of training documents flyers, newsletters, posters, training and extension manual etc.
Liaise between other projects with similar objectives to ensure the coordination of related activities;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience
M.Sc in Agronomy, Plant Science or related discipline from a recognized University with minimum of 5 years relevant in a similar role.

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