Job Title : 05/05/2023Location : IbadanCompany : International Institute of Tropical AgricultureSalary : Open Date : 2023-05-05Close Date : 2023-09-05
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)
SHORT-TERM CONTRACT VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
Ref: STS2023-007 Position:
Research Assistant
Location: Ibadan Recruitment Type: STS-National (6-months renewable contract)
Date Posted: 5 May 2023 Closing Date: 12 May 2023
WorldFish is an international, non-profit research and innovation organization reducing
hunger, malnutrition and poverty across Africa, Asia and the Pacific.
For over 45 years, our work on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries has improved the
lives of millions of women, men and youth.
Fish and other aquatic foods grown in and harvested from oceans, lakes, rivers and ponds
provide income for more than 800 million people and provide 3.3 billion with 20% of their
animal protein intake. Our focus on sustainability makes sure that the way we produce
and use these foods today means a plentiful future of generations to come.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of WorldFish seeks suitable
Nigerian for the position below at the Country Office in Ibadan.
Position: Research Assistant
Duration: 6 months’ renewable
Location: Ibadan
DUTIES:
Liaise with the Aquaculture Technology Transfer Officer to monitor the GIFT parent
stock transferred and maintained in a bio secure facility, and functional GIFT brood
stock quarantine facility at Premium Aquaculture Ltd., and raising F1 to produce F1
broodstock and produce F2 progeny.
Assist in the implementation of farm characterization survey in Nasarawa State to
identify smallholder farmers as potential two to three SME GIFT hatchery operators
and 100 out grower farmers Nasarawa.
Liaise with the Delta Coordinator, and Aquaculture Technology Transfer Officer and
work with the identified consultants to set up two to three SME GIFT hatchery
operators in Delta, Ogun, Kwara and Nasarawa States.
Liaise with the Delta Coordinator and Aquaculture Technology Transfer Officer to
organize identified grow out farmers in Delta, Ogun, Kwara and Nasarawa to start
the GIFT out grower pilots.
Assist in the procurement of hapa nets for the GIFT SME hatchery operators and
feed for the out grower pilots, and
Raise issues with the Officer-in-Charge of Nigeria for trouble shooting.
Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Fisheries, Animal Science or any other related field with a minimum of two
(2) years’ experience in aquaculture farm operations particularly in tilapia with a well-
structured environment with.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
Be experience in aquaculture farm data collection, farm record keeping and
monitoring, preferably in donor funded or not for profit environment set up.
Be computer literate and have basic data processing knowledge.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working
conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed cover
letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website:
http://jobs.iita.org/erecruit no later than One Week from the date of this publication. The
application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees
which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional
colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse
workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all
applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.