Field Worker III

Field Worker III at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing agricultural innovations that address Africa’s most critical challenges, including hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and environmental degradation. Collaborating with partners across sub-Saharan Africa, IITA works to improve livelihoods, boost food and nutrition security, create employment opportunities, and protect natural resources. As a member of CGIAR, a global research partnership focused on sustainable food security, IITA plays a crucial role in advancing agricultural development.

Job Description

We are hiring for a Field Worker III at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) who will be assist in setting up field trials and general field maintenance.

Job ID: NRSContractSTS2024-017
Duration: 6 months (renewable)

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up field trials and support phenotyping and data collection for station trials.
• Conduct pollination on crossing blocks and handle general field maintenance.
• Apply herbicides and insecticides for field trial management.
• Maintain trials in screen houses and glass houses.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of O’level education with at least three (3) years of experience in a similar role within a structured environment.
• Experience in agriculture or a related field is a plus.

Competencies

The ideal candidate should:

• Be proficient in using the Field Book application for data entry.
• Have a good understanding of Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, attractive benefits, and a positive working environment within our pleasant campus facilities.

See Also: Laboratory Analyst at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)