Field Worker – Mokwa (2-year renewable contract) – 2 positions

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for a position in Mokwa.
Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties
Assist in the multiplication of open-pollinated varieties at Mokwa
Planting and pollination of breeding lines
Assist in multiplication of seeds of Open-pollinated varieties and hybrids at Ibadan
Harvesting, seed processing and storage of breeding materials
Assist in supervising casual workers during planting, thinning, pollination, harvesting and threshing
Assist in preparation of seeds for trials
Any other duty assigned by the supervisor
Qualification and Experience
WASC plus at least two (2) years working experience in a research institution.
The ideal candidate must
Have good communication skills and be honest;
Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary;
Be available to work outside office hours, weekends and holidays.
Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.
Closing Date: 13th September, 2013
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.