Research Supervisor at IITA -(14 Positions/7 locations)

<BODY readability="0"><P><STRONG>Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract)</STRONG></P><P>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position of <STRONG>Research Supervisor</STRONG>.</P><P><STRONG>Position / Responsibilities</STRONG></P>Assist set up and conduct field experiments and demonstrations including all aspects of data collectionMaintain standard operating procedures.Supervise and lead harvest teams specializing in accurate samplingOrganize and supervise general field activitiesAssist in distribution of labour and allocation of daily responsibilitiesPerform any other duty as may be assigned by the Agronomist.<P><STRONG>Minimum Qualification, Experience and Skills</STRONG></P>B.Sc/HND in Crop Production, General Agriculture, Horticulture or related discipline from a reputable institutionMinimum experience of 3 years in a similar positionBasic knowledge of crop management operationsGood time management skills.Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressureTeam playerProficient in speaking, reading local language of the geographical area in which he/she is posted in order to communicate with farmers<P><STRONG>Remuneration:</STRONG></P><P>We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.</P><P><STRONG>Method of application:</STRONG></P><P>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 <STRONG>professional referees</STRONG> 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.</P><P><STRONG>Locations:</STRONG> Ibadan, Abuja, Sokoto, Kaduna, Kano, Markurdi, Jalingo (14 Positions – 2 for each location)</P><P><STRONG>Closing date:</STRONG> 9th May 2014</P><P>Please complete our online application form using this link: <a href="http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application" target="_blank">http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application</A>.</P><P><STRONG>IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.</EM></STRONG></P><a href="http://old.iita.org/cms/details/nrs_job_application.aspx" target="_blank"><img alt="Apply Now" border="0" height="43" src="/apply.png" width="114"></A></P>

Research Supervisor at IITA -(14 Positions/7 locations)

Research Supervisor (1 Year renewable contract) The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for t...

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