Tayo Akpata University of Education, Ekiadolor, Benin – Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the academic position below:

Job Title: Lecturer II (CONUASS 03)

Location: Benin

Faculty: Industrial and Vocational Technology

Department: Agricultural and Food Technology

Requirements
A good honours Degree with a Second Class (Upper Division) from a recognized University; in addition he or she must have at least two (2) publications in reputable journals or a Ph.D Degree without publication.
He or she should have three (3) years teaching experience in a Tertiary Institution.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2016.

To apply; http://www.edition.agronewsng.com/agro-jobs/vacancy-lecturer-ii-agricultural-and-food-technology-at-tayo-akpata-university-of-education/

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) – The ATASP-1 is being implemented in 4 Staple Crop Processing Zones (SCPZ) across 7 States. This is a project funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the African Development Bank. ICRISAT is leading the implementation of the Sorghum Value Chain in the Outreach Program of ATASP-1 and the project is executed in 3 SCPZ across 5 States (Niger, Kano, Jigawa, Sokoto and Kebbi). As part of its drive to work with ATASP-1 partners at the Zonal and State levels, ICRISAT wants to employ a Female Research Technician (Niger Kebbi, and Jigawa States). They will be under the supervision of the Sorghum Commodity Specialist in close collaboration with other project staff.

Job Title: Field Assistant

Locations: Niger, Kebbi, and Jigawa

Job Responsibilities
• To supervise on-farm farmer participatory demonstration /trails
• To travel within the participating communities and providing technical support to women groups Lead Farmers and Farmers.
• To interact and assist in the capacity development of Youth groups
• To interact with the farmers, researchers and ICRISAT partners
• To record scientific data. including the collection of information about the farmers and their groups
• To assist in developing Market linkages among stakeholders
• Assist with the distribution of inputs for demonstration/trials
• Assist in training of extension agents, lead farmers, students and visiting trainees
• Carry out any other task assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
• A minimum of HND/NCE in General Agriculture or related discipline.
• Experience in interacting with women farmer groups
• Interest and ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Candidate must be honest and hardworking.
• Willingness to travel as per needs of the job
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with pleasing personality
• Fluency in local language is an added advantage

Key Competencies
Abilities:
• Must have experience with community-based projects implementation and/or small-holder-oriented developement initiatives are desirable
• Demonstrated ability to carry out ToT capacity building program and farmers groups trainings
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including presentations

Application Closing Date
28th August, 2016.

To apply;http://www.edition.agronewsng.com/agro-jobs/field-assistants-vacancy-at-the-consultative-group-on-international-agricultural-research-cgiar-3-positions/

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) – The ATASP-1 is being implemented in 4 Staple Crop Processing Zones (SCPZ) across 7 States. This is a project funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the African Development Bank. ICRISAT is leading the implementation of the Sorghum Value Chain in the Outreach Program of ATASP-1 and the project is executed in 3 SCPZ across 5 States (Niger, Kano, Jigawa, Sokoto and Kebbi). As part of its drive to work with ATASP-1 partners at the Zonal and State levels, ICRISAT wants to employ a Female Research Technician (Niger Kebbi, and Jigawa States). They will be under the supervision of the Sorghum Commodity Specialist in close collaboration with other project staff.

Job Title: Research Technician Agriculture (Female)

Locations: Niger, Kebbi, and Jigawa

Job Responsibilities
• She will lead and drive the technical aspects of the ATASP-1 project especially linkages with women farmers, processors and service providers in project implementation areas for Sorghum (‘Sorghsm Hubs’) in Nigeria
• To supervise on-farm farmer participatory demonstration trials
• To travel within the participating communities and providing technical support to women groups, Lead Farmers and Farmers in the communities.
• Assist scientists to conduct and nutritional and machine demonstrations
• To interact with the farmers, researchers and ICRISAT partners
• To record scientific data, collecting of the information about the farmers and groups
• Supervise field workers and other support staff
• Assist with the distribution of inputs for demonstration trials
• Assist in training of extension agents, lead farmers, students and visiting trainees
• Carry out any other task assigned by the supervisor

Requirements
• A minimum of B.Sc,B.Agric HND in Agronomy/General Agriculture or related discipline
• Five (5) years of post-qualification experience in International Agricultural Research Organization in Northern Nigerian
• Experience in interacting with women farmer groups
• Interest and ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
• Candidate must be honest, hardworking
• Willingness to travel as per needs of the job
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with pleasing personality

Key Competencies
• Must have previous experience in market development and be willing to spend long period travelling and staying in rural areas.
• Must have experience with community-based projects implementation and/or small-holder-oriented development initiatives are desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to carry out ToT capacity building and farmers groups trainings
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills, including presentations
• Computer literacy with proficient knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications

Application Closing Date
28th August, 2016.

To apply;http://www.edition.agronewsng.com/agro-jobs/vacancy-research-technicians-agriculture-female-at-consultative-group-on-international-agricultural-research-cgiar-3-positions/

Tayo Akpata University of Education, Ekiadolor, Benin – Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the academic position below:

Job Title: Associate Professor (CONUASS 06)

Location: Benin

Faculty: Industrial and Vocational Technology

Department: Agricultural and Food Technology

Requirements
• Applicants should possess a Doctorate Degree from a recognized University in the area of specialization.
• He or she must at least have three (3) years teaching experience in a University or other Tertiary Institutions.
• In addition, he or she must demonstrate ability to initiate and direct research projects, as well as have at least 15 publications in recognized and reputable journals, 75% of such publications must be in the applicants field of specialization, and two or three of such publications should be international.
• Applicants should possess proven evidence of academic leadership and ability to attract research grants.
• Retired Professors with proven integrity and meritorious years of service may also apply.

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2016.

To apply;http://www.edition.agronewsng.com/agro-jobs/vacancy-associate-professor-agricultural-and-food-technology-at-tayo-akpata-university-of-education/

Tayo Akpata University of Education, Ekiadolor, Benin – Applications are invited from suitably qualified and interested candidates for the academic position below:

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer (CONUASS 02)

Location: Benin

Faculty: Industrial and Vocational Technology

Department: Agricultural and Food Technology

Requirements
A good honours Degree with a Second Class (Upper Division) and a Masters Degree from a recognized University

Application Closing Date
29th September, 2016.

To appy; http://www.edition.agronewsng.com/agro-jobs/assistant-lecturers-vacancy-agricultural-and-food-technology-at-tayo-akpata-university-of-education/