International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Non-profit + 1 more
Description
Required Qualifications and Experience
- O’Level Certificate with a minimum of (6) years’ experience or National Diploma in Agriculture or any other related courses with a minimum of (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
Responsibilities
Nursery and Propagation Support (25%)
- Support acclimatization, hardening, and vegetative multiplication of cassava planting materials, including SAH-derived materials.
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of nursery facilities for confined trials.
Field Establishment and Maintenance (35%)
- Execute field planting and plot maintenance activities for confined field trials.
- Carry out routine agronomic operations including weeding, spraying, fertilizer application, and general field upkeep.
Labour Coordination and Field Logistics (20%)
- Coordinate and supervise casual labour for routine and peak field operations (planting, weeding, harvesting).
- Support scheduling and timely execution of labour-intensive activities.
Harvest and Post-Harvest Support (10%)
- Participate in harvest operations under supervision.
- Support post-harvest handling and regulated disposal activities for confined field trials.
Compliance and Operational Support (10%)
- Support adherence to confined field trial and biosafety procedures during routine operations.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of trial sites, nurseries, and work areas.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
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