Research Associate – EiA Ghana at IITA

Research Associate – EiA Ghana at IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profi t institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation.

Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

Job Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks to recruit a RESEARCH ASSOCIATE under the Excellence in Agronomy Initiative (EiA) – Ghana.

Duty Station: Tamale, Ghana with some travel to project implementation sites

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

The Research Associate – EiA Ghana will perform the following duties, among others:

• Firstly, Compile data sets from field trials, and secondary data sets for supporting project report development.
• Secondly, Share data sets, literature, and reports to Project Team according to CIAT’s data and knowledge management policies.
• Thirdly, Lead in data analysis and in writing scientific reports and publications
• Moreover, Take overall leadership on field-related activities:
• Additionally, Design, draft and share field protocols and experimental plans with team for further input and finalization
• Then, Conduct field data collection across multiple sites in Northern Ghana
• Also, Draft and proofread project reports on field trials conducted with Partners and share timely feedback with Project Leader
• Afterwards, Establish functional on-ground partnerships with the Ministry of Agriculture, NARS in the Region and private sector entities to take Agronomy to scale
• Finally, Supervise research technicians, field workers, interns and other staff working in the field

Required Skills or Experience

• MSc in Agronomy, Horticulture or other agricultural related physical sciences
• Minimum of five years of field experience working with multiple partners including setting up on-farm trials

Core Competencies

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office products (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, but also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a timely and efficient workflow.
• A positive attitude and strong service orientation.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and sound judgment.
• Experience in supervising, monitoring and mentoring other team members.
• Ability to work in a multi‐cultural and multi-disciplinary environment
• Knowledge of French is required

General information: This is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position. Initial appointment is for Two years with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding.

How to apply for Research Associate – EiA Ghana at IITA

Applicants should send a cover letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for and CV (4 pages maximum) with the names and addresses (telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience, as well as other relevant documents and testimonials.

Applications should be submitted by EMAIL ONLY to: iita-ghanahr@cgiar.org. 

The Station Administrator,
IITA-Ghana,

CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 17, 2022.

NOTE: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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