Research Assistant at WorldFish – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Assistant

Ref. No: STS2023-007
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitmrnt Type: STS-National
Contract Duration: 6 months renewable

 About International Institute of Tropical Agriculture:  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.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Fisheries, Animal Science or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years experience in aquaculture farm operations particularly in tilapia with a well-structured environment with.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Be experience in aquaculture farm data collection, farm record keeping and monitoring, preferably in donor funded or not for profit environment set up.
• Be computer literate and have basic data processing knowledge.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, Professional Colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Application Closing Date
12th May, 2023.