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IITA Nigeria: Senior Research Supervisor

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Senior Research Supervisor

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

Duties
Candidate will:
• Assist Scientists to conduct, dissemination campaigns on legume and inoculant technologies in the Savannah agro-ecology;
• Liaise with leaders of Governmental, Non-Governmental media and community-based organisations as well as other stakeholders for project, mobilisation;
• Facilitate interaction between farmers, input dealers and marketers for input supply and market opportunities;
• Assist to organise workshops, seminars, training and demonstrations;
• Assist to prepare annual budgets for project programming.
• Collect process data and prepare administrative/financial reports;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience
• B.Sc Agricultural Economics, HND Agricultural Extension, plus minimum of 4 years in agricultural research and extension activities in Savannah agro-ecological zone of Nigeria.
• Candidate must have sound analytical mind, high integrity, good inter-personal and communication skills (oral and written); strong knowledge of computer statistical 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 Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
PMB 5320
Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria


Deadline: 10th August, 2010