{"id":144909,"date":"2021-03-19T10:10:41","date_gmt":"2021-03-19T09:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=144909"},"modified":"2021-03-18T23:19:15","modified_gmt":"2021-03-18T22:19:15","slug":"international-institute-tropical-agriculture-iita-recent-job-vacancy-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/international-institute-tropical-agriculture-iita-recent-job-vacancy-2.html","title":{"rendered":"The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Recent Job Vacancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa\u2019s 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 of:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Data Analyst<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Reference No:<\/strong> IITA &#8211; HR &#8211; NRS2021 &#8211; 009<br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Ibadan, Oyo<br \/>\n<strong>Recruitment Type:<\/strong> National (2-year renewable contract)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop experimental designs and plot layouts for cassava trials;<\/li>\n<li>Ensure assembly, curation, and validation of cassava field data;<\/li>\n<li>Conduct routine data analysis for cassava breeding trials including exploratory data analysis, numerical and visual data summary, inferential statistics (understanding the basic concept of hypothesis and estimation), correlation and regression, t-test, ANOVA, and multivariate analysis (PCA, Discriminant Analysis and Clustering);<\/li>\n<li>Carry out analysis of cassava breeding trials including data assembly, curation and validation, trial analysis including analysis of variance, estimation of variance components, BLUPS and BLUEs;<\/li>\n<li>Develop appropriate selection indices for rapid selection and advancement of cassava genotypes\/lines from one breeding cycle to another;<\/li>\n<li>Conduct analysis within the time needed to make selection decisions and plant new trials;<\/li>\n<li>Conduct multi-environment trial analysis and GxE analysis<\/li>\n<li>Provide support on the use of phenotyping applications including Fieldbook, upload curated and validated trial into Cassavabase (cassavabase.org);<\/li>\n<li>Backstop cassava breeding staff and research partners in the development of field designs and statistical analysis of field and laboratory data;<\/li>\n<li>Supervise subordinate data management technical staff;<\/li>\n<li>Assist in training on data management and data analysis;<\/li>\n<li>Assist cassava breeding scientists in preparing project report;<\/li>\n<li>Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>B.Sc \/ HND in Computer Science, Statistics, Agricultural Science or related field with a minimum of three (3) years\u2019 experience in a well-structured environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Competencies:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe ideal candidate must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have ability to diagnose and rectify faults.<\/li>\n<li>Be honest and hardworking with good interpersonal and communication skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Remuneration:<\/strong><br \/>\nWe offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Apply:<\/strong><br \/>\nInterested and qualified candidate should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline: <\/strong>31st March, 2021.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.iita.org\/eRecruit\/RecApplication\/Create?vid=2736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here to apply online<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.iita.org\/eRecruit\/Home\/GetDocument\/2736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here for more information<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant\u2019s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.<\/li>\n<li>IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.<\/li>\n<li>While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.<\/li>\n<li>IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse<br \/>\nworkforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. 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