The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at one of the Institute\u2019s station in Kano.
Position:ย ย ย Research Supervisor
Contract:ย ย ย ย ย ย ย 3-year renewable contractย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
Location:ย Kano
Closing Date: 26 March 2025
DUTIES:ย
ย Contribute to the identification of promising elite cowpea and deployment and scaling up cowpea seed systems in Nigeria. Provide technical support for production of EGS and facilitate production of certified seeds by seed companies and CBOs. Maintain seed quality and ensure seeds going out to clients/beneficiaries are of high quality. Work with public and private extension agents of relevant NARS to establish on-farm demonstration plots as well as multi-locational trials of new varieties to generate demand and data for release of the candidate varieties. Support multi-stakeholders\u2019 platform promoting cowpea value chain in Benue, Niger and Bauchi States. Collect and analyze field data and summarize it. Document work activities through high-quality technical reports that demonstrate project impacts. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.Requirements
BSc/HND in Agriculture, Agronomy, Plant Science, Botany or any related field with a minimum of two (2) years\u2019 experience in seed systems and field agronomy performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
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COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Be skilled in production and distribution of high-quality seeds of different classes to seed companies and farmers. Have experience working with international research organizations, NGOs, private sector seed companies, farmers. Be committed, dependable and have the ability to work under pressure. Be fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and use of technology. Have knowledge of different methods of creating genetic variation and maintaining genetic purity of seed. Have experience in maintaining seed/varietal genetic purity. Be able to communicate fluently in Hausa language.Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.