IITA Nigeria is Recruiting !

Posted on: Aug 02 2010.
Source:Daily Nigerian Jobs.
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IITA Nigeria is Recruiting !

IITA Nigeria: Research Supervisor (Kano).
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Research Supervisor.

Position:RESEARCH SUPERVISOR.
(Kano Station)
2-year renewable contract.

Duties:
Successful candidates 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 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.Also,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 Manager International Institute of Tropical Agriculture,
PMB 5320
Oyo Road,
Ibadan,
Nigeria.

Deadline: 10th August, 2010