CGIAR

Driver/Research Technician

CGIAR  •  Oyo, NG / Ibadan, NG (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position: Driver/Research Technician

Contract: 2-years renewable contract

Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 12 June 2026

DUTIES:

  • Drive within and outside IITA, convey staff and casual to and from field.
  • Assist in supervising casual.
  • Assist in data collection and Trial management.
  • Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

OND in Crop Production, Agricultural Science or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Basic knowledge of crop management operations in experimental fields.
  • Ability to perform multiple tasks under pressure.
  • Good interpersonal relationships with other colleagues.
  • Good time management.
  • Knowledge of cowpea crosses.
  • Familiar with Nigeria road.

Benefits

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

CGIAR

About CGIAR

CGIAR is a global research partnership for a food-secure future. CGIAR science is dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services. Its research is carried out by 15 CGIAR centers in close collaboration with hundreds of partners, including national and regional research institutes, civil society organizations, academia, development organizations and the private sector. www.cgiar.org

Vision: A world free of poverty, hunger and environmental degradation.

Mission: We work to advance agricultural science and innovation to enable poor people, especially women, to better nourish their families, and improve productivity and resilience so they can share in economic growth and manage natural resources in the face of climate change and other challenges.

Industry
Biotech & Life Sciences
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Montpellier, FR
Year Founded
1971
Website
cgiar.org
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