The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium.
Position Responsibilities:
The Nutritionist will undertake the following activities:
• Provide leadership in designing, planning and implementation of activities relating to nutrition
and health improvement.
• Provide technical backstopping to countries on nutrition and health improvement activities.
• Organize and lead training courses for different stakeholders as necessary.
• Compile, collate and prepare technical reports.
• Conduct nutritional analysis of cassava and maize.
• Conduct research in post-harvest processing, product development, food safety, and
nutritional aspects of cassava and maize.
• Contribute technical expertise in post-harvest processing, product development, food safety,
and nutritional studies as needed.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
The candidate should have a Post graduate degree (MSc or PhD) in Nutrition, Food Science or a closely related field from a recognized University and more than 7 years’ experience in nutrition and/or food technology research.
Core Competencies:
• Proven skills and experience in nutrition or food science research.
• Proven skills and experience in the use of participatory research and
extension approaches.
• Experience with project activity implementation and monitoring.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English; knowledge of French would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to write and publish articles in peer reviewed international journals.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, multi-institutional, and multi-cultural environment.
• Ability to work with smallholder producers and processors.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the West Africa sub-region.
• Research experience in sub-Saharan Africa is an asset.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA website by clicking here to apply online.
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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