Field Worker III

ABOUT IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is a not-for-profit agricultural research organisation developing innovations that address hunger, poverty and natural-resource challenges in Africa.

JOB SUMMARY

The Field Worker III will support cassava field research, digital phenotyping, data management, laboratory work and tissue-culture operations under the postharvest physiological deterioration project.

• Contract: Two-year renewable contract
• Location: Ibadan, Oyo State
• Applicants: Suitable Nigerian nationals

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support cassava field establishment, crop maintenance, harvesting and post-harvest work.
• Collect agronomic, phenotypic and postharvest-deterioration data from trials and breeding populations.
• Monitor field plots and breeding materials and record observations.
• Handle, transport and document research materials between field, laboratory and screenhouse.
• Capture, annotate and quality-check cassava-root images.
• Record, organise, clean, validate and securely store field and laboratory data using approved tools.
• Maintain accurate research-activity records.
• Support routine laboratory and tissue-culture procedures.
• Assist with media preparation, labelling, sterilisation, sample handling and consumables.
• Support multiplication, maintenance and acclimatisation of tissue-culture materials.
• Keep workspaces, samples, cultures and equipment safe and organised.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• SSCE/O’Level.
• At least two years’ relevant experience in laboratory operations, fieldwork, data collection or research.
• Agricultural or research-project experience is advantageous.
• Ability to work in laboratory, screenhouse and field environments.
• Basic knowledge of data collection and data management.
• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, communication and record-keeping skills.

REMUNERATION AND INCLUSION

IITA states that it offers a competitive salary, attractive benefits and good working conditions. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the official application and attach a detailed cover letter and CV in Microsoft Word format saved with the applicant’s name.

Application deadline: 22 September 2026.

Official application: https://apply.workable.com/iita/j/071544BCCE/