Company Overview
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit agricultural research organization founded in 1967 and headquartered in Ibadan, Nigeria. As a member of the CGIAR global research partnership, it develops and scales innovative solutions to address hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation across sub-Saharan Africa. Focusing on key crops such as cassava, maize, cowpea, yam, soybean, and banana/plantain, IITA works with partners to enhance crop productivity, improve livelihoods, promote sustainable farming systems, and strengthen food and nutrition security for smallholder farmers and communities.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Research Technician – Yam Pollen Research
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 6-month renewable contract
Salary Offer: (NGN) – 0 / Monthly
Duties
- Field monitoring, pollen collection, and storage
- Regularly monitor designated yam fields and crossing blocks for flowering.
- Identify male plants and flowers at the appropriate developmental stage for pollen collection.
- Collect mature anthers/pollen from designated yam genotypes.
- Conduct pollen collection at the appropriate time of day, including early-morning collection when required.
- Record genotype/accession, species, plot number, date, collection time, location, flower stage, and other required metadata.
- Ensure that all samples are correctly labeled immediately after collection.
- Transport samples from the field to the laboratory under the prescribed conditions.
- Maintain daily records of flowering and pollen availability for designated genotypes.
- Maintain traceability of each sample throughout processing.
Requirements
- National Diploma (ND) or its equivalent, with practical experience in field or laboratory research is required.
- Experience with plant breeding, microscopy, pollen biology, and tissue culture would be an added advantage.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:
- Strong attention to detail;
- Good sample-labeling and record-keeping skills;
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures consistently;
- Willingness and ability to work in both field and laboratory environments;
- Basic computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to use, or willingness to learn to use, a light microscope;
- Ability to handle biological samples carefully;
- Basic data-entry and organizational skills;
- Ability to work independently on assigned routine activities while maintaining regular communication with the supervisor;
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary.
Renumeration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
15th October, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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