Vacancy - Research Administrative Manager Needed

Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Our Client:
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.

Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries.
We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for the position below at its Headquarters in Ibadan.

Vacancy - Research Administrative Manager.
Job Type: 2-year renewable contract

Job Responsibilities:
Production of breeder seed of selected early, extra-early and intermediate parental inbreds, hybrids, and open-pollinated varieties.
Make seeds available to NARS and Seed Companies of seven WASP countries.
Assist with the seed production and maintenance of maize inbred lines
Supervision of on-station trials
Assists in execution of maize trials
Direct supervision of staff and activities of the project
Provide supports to national program staff and national partners for field trial management and data management and analysis,
Collation and analyses of data from experiments
Develop work plan and progress report
Contributes to publications and presentation of research outputs
Perform any other responsibility as may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification & Experience:
M.Sc in Plant Breeding, Crop Production, Agronomy or related fields.
At least 5 years of relevant experience in national/international organizations
Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organise workload
Ability to take initiative and work under pressure and willingness to work for longer hours where necessary
Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties
Able to work effectively both in teams and independently

Remuneration:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Deadline: 28th August 2013

Method of application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website.

The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.
Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.