Field Supervisor

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Supervisor

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Duities

• Perform nematode extraction using the specified methodology
• Operate soil sterilization machine and perform soil sterilization
• Transport sterilized soil to various screen houses/location
• Maintain unit vehicle, soil machines and lab equipment
• Establish and maintain IITA mandate crops in the screen house and field for nematode activities
• Regulate nematode population and maintain the screen house, micro plots and field plants to ensure optimal growth and health throughout the diagnosis period
• Data collection, collation and entry
• Safely dispose of pots, plant materials, and other related laboratory waste following the completion of nematode diagnosis and assessment, in compliance with institutional biosafety and waste management procedures.
• Ensure the security and proper handling of passengers, students, project documents, and equipment during transportation.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the manager/scientist.

Requirements

• BSc/HND in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Plant Science, Crop Science, or a related field, with relevant practical experience in field and laboratory activities.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:

• Have the ability to operate material-handling tools and equipment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in research, survey implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and data collection.