Field Worker III
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IITA is hiring a Field Worker III in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria on a 2-year renewable contract. The role supports cassava research through field trials, digital phenotyping, data management, and laboratory/tissue culture operations. Application deadline is 22 September 2026.
- 2-year renewable contract with competitive salary and benefits
- Based in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Supports cassava field research, data management, and lab operations
- Requires SSCE/O'Level plus at least 2 years relevant experience
- Application deadline: 22 September 2026
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Field Worker III at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) ⏲ Sep 8, 2026, 7:05 AM ⋕ View all Manufacturing & Production jobs 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: Field Worker III Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-054 Location: Ibadan, Oyo Contract: 2-year renewable contract Duties Field Research Support: Assist in the handling, transportation, and documentation of cassava research materials between the field, laboratory, and screen house. Support collection of agronomic, phenotypic, and PPD-related data from field trials and cassava breeding populations. Participate in cassava field establishment, crop maintenance, harvesting, and post-harvest activities under the postharvest physiological deterioration (PPD) project. Monitor cassava field plots and breeding materials for crop performance and other relevant field observations. Digital Phenotyping and Data Management: Support digital capture, annotation, and quality control of cassava root images. Maintain accurate records of research activities. Assist in collecting, recording, organizing, cleaning, validating, and securely storing laboratory and field research data using approved digital tools Laboratory and Tissue Culture Operations: Perform other related duties assigned by the Supervisor. Maintain cleanliness, safety, and proper organization of laboratory workspaces and equipment. Support routine laboratory and tissue culture activities following approved protocols. Support multiplication, maintenance, and acclimatization of cassava tissue culture materials. Assist with media preparation, labelling, sterilization, sample handling, and organization of laboratory materials and consumables. Ensure proper labelling, tracking, and storage of laboratory samples and cultures. Requirements: SSCE / O'Level with a minimum of two (2) years’ of relevant experience: in laboratory operations, field, data collection or research activities. Experience: with agricultural or research-related projects will be an added advantage. Competencies: The ideal candidate must have: Ability to work effectively in laboratory, screen house, and field environments. Basic knowledge of data collection and data management. Good communication and teamwork skills Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Word and Excel. Good organizational and record-keeping skills with attention to detail. Benefits: We offer highly competitive salary 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 online Application Deadline: 22nd September, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Oyo State