IITA Head, Genetic Resources Centre Jobs 2021 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. IITA Nigeria programme looking for “Head”. Applicants with a Ph.D. in plant breeding, genetics, conservation biology may apply on or before 5 September 2021.
IITA is an award-winning, research-for-development (R4D) organization, providing solutions to hunger, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources in Africa. Since 1967, IITA has worked with international and national partners to improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity.
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IITA Head Jobs 2021
The IITA has published a job vacancy announcement on 5 July 2021 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Head to be based in Ibadan, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) |
| Position | Head, Genetic Resources Centre |
| Location | Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Ph.D. in plant breeding, genetics, conservation biology |
| Experience Required | 8 years |
| Application Deadline | 5 September 2021 |
IITA Job Vacancy 2021
Job Purpose: Plant and animal genetic resources are the foundation for sustainable agriculture and global food security. Genetic diversity enables plants to adapt to new pests and diseases as well as to threats from climate change, drought, soil erosion, and more.
Position Responsibilities:
- Provide essential oversight, leadership and management of genetic resources conservation and
- research, at the Head, Ibadan, in the context of One CGIAR.
- Secure maintenance and preservation of the international collections maintained at IITA and
- update standard international operational procedures as appropriate.
- Maintain a strong research program on secure conservation methods for clonally propagated crops.
- Develop a strong research program on germplasm characterization, combining agro morphological and molecular data with the objective of a)evaluating the diversity of the
- collections and b) developing decision support tools for optimization of germplasm management.
- Develop germplasm evaluation programs in collaboration with respective breeding programs.
- Work closely with the Germplasm Health Unit on germplasm indexing and sanitation.
- Supervise all germplasm exchanges and ensure harmony with the International Treaty on Plant
- Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Qualification:
- The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in plant breeding, genetics, conservation biology or related fields from a highly recognized university.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IITA Head Jobs 2021
Applications must include a 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). The application should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.iita.org |
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