Research Associate (Agronomy) at International Potato Center (CIP) – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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IITA, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, develops agricultural innovations to address some of Africa’s most pressing issues, such as hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and resource depletion. In Sub-Saharan Africa, we work with many partners to increase employment, strengthen food and nutrition security, improve livelihoods, and preserve the integrity of natural resources. IITA is a partner in CGIAR, an organisation that conducts global agricultural research to guarantee future food security.

Recruitment is currently ongoing to fill the following vacancy:

Job Title: Research Associate (Agronomy)

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2022-025
Location: Jos, Plateau
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)

Description

  • The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of CIP seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below at the CIP project location in Jos.
  • NPSSP aims to support potato seed security in Nigeria by building local capacity within the public and private sector to supply adequate amounts of quality seed of in-demand and locally adapted varieties that meet the main market segment, while supporting smallholder farmers in maximizing their investments in seed through building capacity in on-farm seed quality management, good agricultural practices for improving soil health and fertility.

Duties

  • Design, plan and manage multi-location on-farm experimental trials.
  • Provide technical backstopping to farmers, extension workers and researchers on implementing on multi-location on-farm trials.
  • Build capacity of partners, extension agents and/or enumerators in the use of digital data collection tools to collect data in multi-location field trials.
  • Monitor progress with digital data collection by different enumerators and follow up on overall progress with data submission.
  • Conduct capacity building interventions for ware potato producers, farmers, partners, private sector enterprises on soil fertility management and other good agricultural practices.
  • Coordinate and support planning and implementation of field days and training events.
  • Work with partners to coordinate and monitor activities, such as extension training of trainers followed by farmer training, and monitor collection of field data.
  • Oversee day-to-day management and implementation of the project activities in close collaboration with project partners.
  • Present the activities, results, impacts and outcomes of the project at professional, donor and other stakeholders’ meetings.
  • Produce progress reports of the field activities including maintaining database, managing and analyzing technical and economic data, write briefs, journal article and project technical reports.
  • Document lessons learned and best practices on the project development, implementation, and oversight activities.
  • Work effectively in the project team to develop a collegial, mutually supportive, and high-performance work atmosphere.
  • Proactively take responsibility to ensure safety of humans and property and implement the project activities in timely manner in keeping with the budgets allocated.
  • Carry out any job-related duties as may be assigned by the Country Team Leader or other senior members of the organization.

Qualifications

  • Master’s Degree in Agriculture or related discipline with minimum of five (5) years’ hands on training and field experience in agronomy and soil fertility management of vegetative propagated crops.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

  • Be an excellent team player.
  • Be entrepreneurial and proactive performer
  • Have knowledge of local language (Plateau State will be helpful).
  • Have advanced written and oral communication skills in English.

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

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2023.

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

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

  • Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format
  • Application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
  • IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
  • While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

 

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