Production Technician (Closing Date: 29 February 2024)
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA), Nigeria

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Business Incubation Platform (IITA BIP) established in 2014 is the technology/innovation scaling arm of The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). IITA BIP focuses on the incubation/development of IITA R4D research breakthroughs and catalyzing the commercialization of such innovations after successful incubation through private-sector partnerships in Nigeria and across Africa.

IITA BIP in pursuance of its vision and mission seeks suitable applicants for the position below at its Headquarters situated on the IITA campus in Ibadan.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This role focuses on establishing and maintaining cassava seed multiplication for IITA's Business Incubation Platform (BIP) GoSeed and partner outgrowers fields (both within and outside IITA). The production Technician establishes and maintains cassava seed multiplication fields according to best practices, acts as a bridge between IITA BIP GoSeed,outgrowers,and seed entrepreneurs, maintains accurate and timely records of established fields and provides regular progress reports to the IITA BIP GoSeed supervisor, ensures fields meet certification requirements from relevant authorities and Identifies and connects IITA BIP GoSeed and growers with buyers for cultivated cassava seeds.

Requirements

Requirements:

BSc/HND with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience performing a similar role in a structured environment.

Skills / Competencies:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience in conducting seed multiplication using different techniques.
• Understanding of resource management and operational procedures
• Be capable to cope with heavy workloads extending beyond office hours and during weekends.
• Have ability to innovate, quickly adapt and apply new methods.
• Knowledge of SeedTracker will be an added advantage.
• Proficient computer skills. Also typing and data entry.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Pension

• Lunch
• Training
• Enabling work environment

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented - quality and precision - focused

• People-oriented - supportive and equity - focused

This Job Is:

• Monday to Friday

• Extra hour working occasionally

We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Job Rewards and Benefits