INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Position	Duties	Qualification and Experience
TEACHER 2-year renewable contract	Successful candidate will among other things perform the following: Be responsible for the education and welfare of Grade 4 pupils Plan and prepare courses and lessons following the programmes in place Assess, record and report on the progress of the pupils Maintain a well-ordered teaching area Responsible for and participate in two afternoon clubs Follow the timetable as agreed with the Head Implement other requirements of a Class Teacher as laid down in the ‘Class Teacher’s Professional Duties’ report Undertake any other duties as may be assigned by the Head	B.Ed or First degree in a related discipline plus Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE). Candidate must have minimum of three years teaching experience. He/She must be child-centred and experienced in enquiry-based teaching approach. Possession of musical and artistic skills is desirable. Ability to teach French is added advantage.

 

REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the Personnel Manager, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria not later than two weeks from the date of this publication.

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