The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit 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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Farm Worker
Ref No: STS2025-14
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Contract: 6 months’ renewable
Duties
Farm Operations Support:
- Assist in feeding, watering, and cleaning of livestock.
- Assist in routine checks and report any issues with animals or equipment.
- Provide support during experimental setups and sample collection.
- Support crop and forage production activities, including planting, weeding, and harvesting.
- Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of farm facilities.
Basic Data Recording:
- Record daily farm activities in logbooks or digital forms.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of recorded data.
- Report observations and anomalies to supervisors promptly.
- Support data collection during experiments under supervision.
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications
- O’level Certificate with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Have experience in farm work, especially livestock and crop handling.
- Be willing to work in a production environment and perform physical tasks.
- Ability to follow instructions and work in a team.
- Have basic literacy and the ability to record information accurately.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 23rd October, 2025.
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