Senior Germplasm Health Officer (Seed Health)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan:

Position: Senior Germplasm Health Officer (Seed Health)

Closing Date: 17 September 2026

Contract: 3-years renewable contract

Location: Ibadan

DUTIES:

A. Coordinate regulatory permit requests

1. Coordinate phytosanitary documentation with the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS), including import permits, phytosanitary certificates, and pre-/post-entry inspections, to facilitate the safe exchange of germplasm.

2. Serve as the focal liaison between internal clients, quarantine authorities, and regulatory agencies on plant quarantine matters.

3. Conduct phytosanitary inspections and certify planting materials for national and international movement to prevent the introduction and spread of regulated pests and diseases.

B. Seed Health Testing

1. Conduct field, screenhouse, and laboratory inspections to monitor pest and disease incidence and assess plant health.

2. Perform seed health testing, quality assessment, cleaning, and certification to support germplasm distribution and Genebank conservation.

3. Collect and process clonal samples for health assessment, pathogen indexing, and diagnostic testing.

4. Develop, validate, and implement laboratory