Advance Your Career with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Are you passionate about agricultural development and food security? The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking a dedicated and experienced Field Worker III to join our team. As a global leader in research for development (R4D), IITA is committed to eradicating hunger, malnutrition, and poverty in tropical countries. Since our founding in 1967, we have been at the forefront of agricultural innovation, delivering significant research impacts across sub-Saharan Africa.

The Role

As a Field Worker III, you will be integral to our nursery operations, ensuring the high-quality propagation of plantlets and the success of our R4D projects. You will be hands-on in the nursery, applying your expertise in substrate preparation, potting, and general plant maintenance to support our mission of enhancing crop quality and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

Execute nursery propagation tasks including corm splitting, extraction, watering, and plantlet handling.
Maintain precise records and ensure proper labeling and traceability for propagation experiments.
Adhere strictly to laboratory and screenhouse standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
Keep nursery facilities and tools clean and organized to ensure a productive work environment.

Requirements and Competencies

We are looking for a candidate who possesses a solid foundation in agricultural fieldwork. To qualify, you must have:

An O’ Level qualification.
At least three (3) years of experience in a similar role within a well-structured organization.
Strong technical knowledge of nursery propagation, plant handling, and substrate management.
Specific experience in banana or vegetative propagated crop production is highly desirable.
A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and effectively within a team.

Why Join IITA?

At IITA, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and professional environment. We offer a highly competitive salary package, attractive benefits, and the opportunity to work on a pleasant campus environment where your contributions directly influence the food security and livelihoods of communities across Africa.