IITA Seedbank Manager Jobs 2022 – Nigeria NGO Jobs. IITA Nigeria looking for “Seedbank Manager”. Applicants with a Masters in Plant Science may apply on or before 19 September 2022.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a nonprofit organisation that 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.
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IITA Seedbank Manager Jobs 2022
The IITA has published a job vacancy announcement on 06 September 2022 for qualified Nigeria’s to fill in the vacant post of Seedbank Manager to be based in Ibadan, Nigeria.
| Recruiter | International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) |
| Position | Seedbank Manager |
| Location | Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Masters in Plant Science |
| Experience Required | Minimum of five (5) years |
| Application Deadline | 19 September 2022 |
IITA Job Vacancy 2022
DUTIES:
- Coordinate characterization and diversity assessment activities of the collections and ensure the supply of germplasm.
- Coordinate germplasm conservation activities for long-term and medium-term storage.
- Monitor viability level of conserved germplasm.
- Ensure safety duplication of accessions in Svalbard Global Seed Vault and in another CGIAR Genebank.
- Perform regeneration and multiplication of germplasm as may be necessary.
- Liaise with IITA Germplasm Health Unit (GHU) for seed health testing and cleaning for conservation and distribution.
- Write reports on various genetic resources conservation activities and coordinate local and international seed request and distribution.
- Design and execute research projects on Plant Growth Regulator use, and also carry out germplasm exploration when necessary.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification & Experience:
- Masters in Plant Science, Plant Genetic, Plant Breeding and Seed Science or any other related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IITA Seedbank Manager Jobs 2022
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
Then to apply, go to this link Click Here
The Closing Date: 19 September 2022
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Click Here to View |
| Official Website | www.iita.org |
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