Latest Vacancies at IITA – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (5 Positions)

Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the latest vacancies at IITA – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture.

IITA (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture) is guided by an ambitious strategy–to lift 11.5 million people out of poverty and revitalize 7.5 million hectares of farmland by 2020. We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries.

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) offers several benefits, including the opportunity for professional growth within a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment. Benefits often include a competitive salary, health insurance, free lunch, internet access, and a conducive, serene campus environment.

Individuals interested in the latest vacancies at IITA should review the job details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Driver/Research Technician

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: OND 
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Ibadan
• Category: Research Jobs
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Description:

• Drive within and outside IITA, convey staff and casual to and from field.
• Assist in supervising casual.
• Assist in data collection and Trial management.
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

• OND in Crop Production, Agricultural Science or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education

• Minimum Education:   First Degree in any discipline with professional qualifications (ACA,ACCA, e.t.c)

Experience 

• Minimum of ten years relevant banking experience with at least five years in a supervisory role

Research Technician II

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: OND 
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Ibadan
• Category: Research Jobs
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Description:

• Drive within and outside IITA, convey staff and casual to and from field.
• Supervise subordinate staff, Polytechnic and College of Agriculture students on Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).
• Assist in planning and establishment of laboratory, screenhouse and field trials and data collection
• Assist in data collection and Trial management.
• Perform screenhouse trial management and making crosses.
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

• OND in Crop Production, Agricultural Science or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must have:

• Basic knowledge of crop management operations in experimental fields.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks under pressure.
• Good interpersonal relationships with other colleagues.
• Good time management.
• Knowledge of cowpea crosses.

Field Worker II, Ibadan

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: SSCE
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria. See other Jobs in Ibadan
• Category: NGO Jobs
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Description:

• Clean/sort planting materials for Laboratory, Screen house, and field trials.
• Assist in suggested/planned crosses for the development of cultivars.
• Assist in field layouts, ensuring the timely planting and harvesting of experimental materials.
• Assist in plant sampling for laboratory analyses.  
• Assist in Collecting data on Laboratory, Screen house, and field trials.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of glass/screenhouse working environments. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements:

O’level with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must have:

• Have ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Have data collection and samples sorting skills.

Field Worker II, Kano

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: SSCE
• Location: Kano| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Kano
• Category: NGO Jobs
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Description:

• Clean/sort planting materials for Laboratory, Screen house, and field trials.
• Assist in suggested/planned crosses for the development of cultivars.
• Assist in field layouts, ensuring the timely planting and harvesting of experimental materials.
• Assist in plant sampling for laboratory analyses.  
• Assist in Collecting data on Laboratory, Screen house, and field trials.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of glass/screenhouse working environments. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATION:

O’level with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must have:

• Have ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Have data collection and samples sorting skills.

Accountant II

Specifications:

• Full Time
• Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND 
• Location: Lagos| Nigeria. See other Jobs in Lagos
• Category: Accounting Jobs
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Description:

• Process payments to foreign banks using Oracle Accounts Payable (AP) modules.
• Initiate fund transfers through various foreign bank account platforms.
• Respond to enquiries relating to foreign fund transfers and payment transactions.
• Provide support by relieving the Assistant Treasury Manager and Cashier in their absence.
• Reconcile overseas creditors/suppliers Accounts Payable (AP) balances.
• Maintain and reconcile prepayment schedules with appropriate supporting documentation across stations and headquarters.
• Prepare imprest reimbursement for IITA stations, including IITA Limited.
• Reconcile clearing accounts and ensure accurate recognition of bank charges.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

BSc/HND in Finance and Accounting or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of ACA or ACCA is an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must have:

• Sound knowledge and practical experience in Oracle EBS.
• Proficiency in the use of international banking platforms.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Honest, dependable, and result-oriented personality.
• Pleasant personality with good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet set targets and deadlines.

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