Job Position: Research Administrative Manager
Job Description:
  • Plan, coordinate and supervise all laboratory based activities related to aflatoxin bio control in Ibadan
  • plan and prepare research protocols in consultation with scientist
  • ensure quality of labs when and where needed field experiments
  • responsible for maintaining database of all research results
  • assist in the training of students staff and national program personnel
  • collect and analyze and interpret data and prepare reports in a timely manner
  • work with non governmental organizations and community based organizations
  • liaise with the private sector partners farmer organization extension and services
  • prepare promotional material draft popular articles for web based knowledge dissemination
  • assist in the preparing of manuscript and grant proposal
  • help in liaising with collaborators internally within IITA and externally in other organization
  • assist in the recruitment of the right quality of personnel in consultation with the human resources unit
  • any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualification:
  • MSc degree in plant pathology/microbiology/environmental technology/biochemistry/ molecular biology or other related science
  • strong interpersonal relationship skill
  • experience in systematically following up on project deliverable
  • excellent and proven management and organizational and coordination skills

Method of Application:
Applicants should send Their CV in Microsoft format to the IITA website http://www.iita.org/careers before or on the 21st of August 2014