NEW OPENING IN IITA
POSITION: RESEARCH SUPERVISOR (KANO STATION)2-YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACTDUTIES• Successful candidate will among other things:• Manage screen house and conduct field trials;• Participate in multi-locational trials;• Coordinate and supervise soil and plant sample collections;• Analyse data and write scientific report of research outputs;• Supervise field workers and other support staff;• Assist to organise training for students and visiting trainees• Perform any other duties as may be assigned.QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE• B.Sc/H Agricultural or Agronomy with at least 3 years post-qualification relevant working experience in managing field trials.• Candidate must have be loyal, demonstrate high integrity with good interpersonal and, communication skills; strong knowledge of computer statistical and experimental designs, softwares and be willing to work beyond normal hours.• Ability to write and speak fluently in Hausa language with good driving skills and possession of a valid Drivers’ licence is desirable.HOW TO APPLY:Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work, Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to:The Personnel ManagerInternational Institute of Tropical AgriculturePMB 5320Oyo Road, Ibadan, NigeriaApplication Due Date: 10th August, 2010