Field Worker II needed at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).
JOB TITLE: Field Worker II
JOB LOCATION: Abuja
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-027
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
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JOB DETAILS:
- Carry out sorting and prepare planting materials for yam field trials and seed multiplication plots;
- Support the establishment of trials, seedling nursery and seed multiplication plots;
- Carry out establishment of seedling nurseries in the screen house and field;
- Assist in managing and maintaining established yam field trials under optimum agronomic conditions and support harvesting, data collection from yam trials, seedlings from the field and screen house;
- Carryout pollination and data capturing from yam hybridization block;
- Support the post-harvest processing and data capturing from harvested tubers from yam trials;
- Carryout maintenance of harvested yam tubers under optimum storage condition in the barn;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- O’level with minimum of three (3) years’ related experience performing a related role.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:
- Experience in yam pollination and be patient, passionate about yam and willing to work extra hours.
Remuneration
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The 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.
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Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: October 20, 2020
Job Features
Job Category | Administration/ Office/ Operations |