Field Worker III, Ibadan

Field Worker III On-site NRS Contract IITA/P&C/NRS2026-026 Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria Description The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the positions below at the Institute's Headquarters in Ibadan. Position: Field Worker III Contract: 2-years renewable contract Location: Ibadan Closing Date: 24 July, 2026. DUTIES: Execute nursery propagation activities such as substrate preparation, potting, corm splitting, extraction, watering and general handling of nursery plantlets. Record basic data for propagation experiments and ensure proper labeling and traceability as guided. Practice compliance with lab and screenhouse standard operation and safety procedures during routine operations. Maintain cleanliness of nursery facilities, tools, and related work areas, and support movement of planting materials. Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. Requirements QUALIFICATION: O' Level with a minimum of three (3) years' experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. COMPETENCIES: The ideal candidate must have: Strong knowledge of nursery propagation techniques, plant handling, substrate preparation, potting, watering, and general nursery maintenance. Experience in banana and other vegetative propagated crop production, with a basic understanding of tissue culture laboratory and screenhouse operations. Skilled in accurate data recording, material labeling, and maintaining traceability of plant materials and experiments. Detail-oriented team player with strong problem solving, communication, and organizational skills, capable of working independently while maintaining quality, productivity, and a safe work environment. Benefits We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment. Tags agricultural workers crop management field research plant breeding tropical crops Skills Nursery Propagation Techniques Data Recording Plant Handling Problem Solving Tissue Culture Laboratory Operations The recruiting organization, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website. Click the button below to verify its current status. More Information and Application Details