The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture, with the ultimate goals of reducing hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. IITA’s research-for-development (R4D) focuses on addressing the development needs of tropical countries. The institute was established in 1967 and is headquartered in Ibadan, Nigeria, with several research stations across Africa. IITA is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Trustees, supported by several countries and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).<\/p>\n
IITA Ghana is seeking research staff to work on the Africa Research in sustainable intensification for the next generation (Africa RISING) project in the 3 northern regions<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/strong><\/p>\n Job Title: Research Technician – Crop Production<\/strong><\/p>\n Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Work with farmers, research, extension and development partners Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 BSc or Diploma in Crop Production, Agronomy or Crop Science Required Skills and Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022\u00a0\u00a0 A minimum of 2 to 3 years of post qualification research experience Location:<\/strong> Navorongo or Bolgatanga – Upper East Region and Wa, Upper West Region<\/p>\n How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n Applications, including curriculum vitae, names and addresses of 3 referees and name of position should be addressed to:<\/p>\n Dr Asamoah Larbi<\/strong> Or<\/p>\n Applications should be submitted by email to:<\/p>\n iitaghana@gmail.com<\/strong><\/p>\n Closing Date:<\/strong> 14 November, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture, with the ultimate goals…..<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6721,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false,"jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false}}},"categories":[65],"tags":[2027],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2nO32-4LG","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18332"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6721"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18332"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18332\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18332"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18332"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18332"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Establish and monitor on-farm cereal, legume and vegetable trials
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Apply experimental treatments with minimum supervision
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Collect and enter data into computer
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist with data analysis and writing reports
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist with dissemination of good crop management practices
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Assist with organising workshops, meetings and monitoring tours
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Establish and maintain contacts with farmers and relevant stake holders
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Perform any other official duties assigned by supervisor<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 High National Diploma in Crop Production, Agronomy or Crop Science
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 National Diploma in Crop Production, Agronomy or Crop Science<\/p>\n
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Demonstrated skills in data collection and analysis
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Good computer skills
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Good writing and verbal communication skills in English
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Knowledge of at least one native language<\/p>\n
\nChief Scientist,<\/strong>
\nAfrica RISING West Africa Project and IITA Ghana<\/strong>
\nCountry Representative<\/strong>
\nInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)<\/strong>
\nAccra, Ghana<\/strong><\/p>\n