Head of Breeding at the 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: Head of Breeding

Ref. No: DDG-R4D/HB/01/23
Location: Ibadan, Oyo (IITA Headquarters)
Contract Duration: The contract will be for an initial period of three years.

 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

• The candidate should have a finalised PhD in Plant Breeding, Genetics, or a related field.

Core Competencies:

• At least 15 years of experience in plant breeding programs (with at least 10 years in the private sector) at progressively higher levels of responsibility.
• Evidence of significant management skills including change management and management of successful breeding teams.
• Ability to work well in a diverse multicultural environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Evidence of experience in resource mobilization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build consensus/function as part of a team.

  How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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Note

• Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (including their detailed CV and letter of motivation detailing past related experience similar to this assignment.).

 Application Closing Date
27th January, 2023.