Teachers at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate 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.

IITA seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan:

Job Title: Teacher

Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2016-014
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties and responsibilities:

Educational Leadership:

• Be committed to and promote academic excellence;
• To provide in-service training as required by head;

Teaching Role:

• Be responsible for the education and welfare of the Grade 4 pupils;
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons following the programmes in place;
• Asses, 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;
• Ensure compliance with all requirements of a class teacher as laid down in the ‘Class Teacher Duties report;
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned

Qualification and Competencies

• B.Ed/BSc in Education
• Minimum of Five (5) years relevant experience.

Competencies:

• Child-centered
• Inquiry-based teaching knowledge;
• Good interpersonal skills and well organized

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

Application Closing Date
28th April, 2016.

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.

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Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.