🇸🇱 Job Vacancies @ The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – 3 Positions
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is recruiting to fill the following positions:
1.) Driver/ Field Assistant
2.) Research Supervisor (x2)
See job details and how to apply below.
1.) Driver/ Field Assistant
Driver/ Field Assistant
On-site
NRS Contract NRS2026-004
Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone
Description
Position: Driver/ Field Assistant
Contract: 2-year renewable contract Location: Freetown, Sierra Leone
The Driver/ Field Assistant will convey staff and partners to different locations within and outside the station for official activities, drive and maintain official vehicles efficiently as instructed by supervisor.
Closing Date:- 23 March 2026
DUTIES
- Carry out driving duties as instructed by the Supervisor.
- Assist Field supervisors with field activities including field plot establishment and data collection.
- Drive vehicle within and outside duty station to transport personnel, materials and supplies including out of hours, weekends and or public holidays as required.
- Record all vehicle logbooks which includes mileage, maintenance history and fuel consumption.
- Report potential mechanical faults on vehicles as soon as they are discovered.
- Perform routine vehicle maintenance checks and ensure that all vehicles are fueled when due.
- Provide support to Technical Officers during field assignments.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
National Diploma in any related course with a minimum of two (2) years' experience or O' Level with a minimum of six (6) years' experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of valid Driver's license is required.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills in English and Creole (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Be able to speak English and Creole fluently, with knowledge of driving across Sierra Leone.
- Have good knowledge of defensive driving with excellent awareness of driving rules and regulations.
- Have the ability to work under pressure.
- Possess a valid driving license and national identification number/card.
- Demonstrate initiative, high moral standards, integrity, a positive attitude, and strong team spirit.
Benefits
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
2.) Research Supervisor (x2)
Research Supervisor (2 Positions)
On-site
NRS Contract NRS2026-004
Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone Freetown, Western Area, Sierra Leone
Description
Position: Research Supervisor
Contract: 2-year renewable contract Location: Njala and Magbosi, Sierra Leone
The research supervisor shall oversee field campaigns to collect soil information across Sierra Leone, design and supervise nutrient omission trials and other field experiments for site‑specific nutrient management (SSNM), and contribute to the capacity building of extension agents.
Closing Date:- 23 March 2026
DUTIES
- Support the establishment and management of nutrient omission trials for development of site-specific nutrients management tools.
- Contribute to soil sampling to obtain data for digital soil mapping in Sierra Leone.
- Contribute to lime incubation calibration experiment.
- Contribute to training of extension agents and farmers in field crop management and field crop techniques
- Design, establish and maintain field experiments.
- Manage, analyze and prepare data tables, and assist in the writing of research reports.
- Ensure accurate data recording and maintain trial documentation for research validation.
- Gather farmer feedback to refine research approaches and ensure adoption of recommended practices.
- Supervise field staff.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
HND/ BSc in Agronomy, Agricultural Science and other related courses. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be computer literate and proficient in the use of ICT packages, including Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OCS, ODK, etc.
- Be trustworthy and discreet when handling confidential information.
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, and oral).
- Possess a strong analytical mind.
- Be able to work with minimum supervision.
Benefits
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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