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: Field Worker III

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 6 months renewable

Responsibilities

• Operate Mechanical planters and collect data from trials.
• Assist in determining the level of nutrients in soil and analyze soil composition fertility and structure.
• Assist in testing and studying land to assess viability for special usage.
• Operate complex scientific instruments such as PH meter, seed counter, etc.
• Assist in setting up laboratory and field equipment required for testing, and conduct experiment to improve the quality and yield of plants.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Qualifications                    

• O’level with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills.
• Have the ability to diagnose problems with equipment.

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
30th August, 2024.

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