The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Research Support Officer (Data Management)
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-035
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 2-year renewable contract
Duties
Field Research Support:
- Assist in implementing research protocols and surveys.
- Conduct field visits for data collection, farmer interviews, and sample gathering.
- Support livestock trials and demonstrations.
Data Management:
- Enter and clean data using appropriate software (e.g. Excel, Kobo Toolbox, SPSS).
- Maintain accurate records of field activities and observations.
- Support data collection protocols and tools for field and lab activities.
- Provide technical support for data analysis and visualization.
- Maintain data security and confidentiality in line with ILRI policies.
- Train staff and partners on data management best practices and survey.
- Contribute to publications and presentations through data support.
- Assist in basic data analysis and reporting.
- Develop and manage databases for research and operational data.
- Ensure data quality through validation, cleaning, and standardization processes.
Logistical Support:
- Assist in organizing logistics, including transport and materials.
- Support procurement and inventory of field supplies.
- Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- HND / BSC in Agricultural Extension, Business Administration or any other related course of study.
- The ideal candidate must have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Possess strong attention to detail.
- Have experience in Research related field.
- Possess good communication and interpersonal skills to work in a diverse research environment.
- Have the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive research information.
- Be highly proactive.
Renumeration
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 10th October, 2025.
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