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Posted 4 years ago |
Head of Farm Management is needed at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
JOB TITLE: Head of Farm Management
Ref. No: DDG-R4D/HFM/R/04/20
LOCATION: Ibadan, Oyo
Background
- IITA has successful breeding programs on six very important crops in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA): cassava, yam, banana/plantain, maize, soybean and cowpea. In recent years, these have been reviewed based on the Breeding Program Assessment Tool (BPAT) (https://plantbreedingassessment.org/).
- The programs have also had extensive interaction with the CGIAR Excellence in Breeding (EiB) platform during which crop-specific and cross-cutting (institutional) improvement plans have been developed along with product profiles and market segmentation analyses.
- IITA plans to improve the quality of its field stations, farm operations, and plant growth facilities as part of the plans for, and in support of, improving crop breeding. To achieve this, an experienced manager with a strong background in research farm management and the ability to work closely with an Institutional Head of Breeding and breeding team leads is needed. This is a senior-level appointment and the appointee will report to the Director for West Africa.
Educational Qualifications
- The candidate should have M.Sc in Agronomy or related field in Agriculture.
Core Competencies:
- At least ten years’ experience in the management of research farms, preferably in support of crop breeding programs.
- Ability to manage change in complex, multi-country operations.
- Sound understanding of agronomy and proven experience in the management of soil fertility, irrigation systems, and mechanization.
- Proficient in the use of software packages for managing projects and agricultural practices on research stations and farms.
- Experience in the management of plant growth facilities.
- Excellent work ethics and effective leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to adapt to longer work schedules when seasonally required and to operate under time pressure when needed.
- Experience in research farm management in Africa will be an advantage.
General Information
- The initial appointment will be for three years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.
Method of Application
Interested applicant should forward their Applications include Covering Letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, Curriculum Vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).
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Note
- The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
- IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Job Features
Job Category | Agriculture / Agro Allied |
Deadline | 4th May, 2020. |