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 – Research Administration
Ref No: STS2025-14
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Contract: 6 months’ renewable
Duties
Administrative Support:
- Manage correspondence, scheduling and travel logistics.
- Assist in procurement and financial documentation.
- Maintain filing systems and records.
Communication & Reporting:
- Draft internal and external communications.
- Support donor reporting and documentation.
- Maintain project visibility through newsletters or updates.
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Research Support:
- Assist in literature reviews, data collection and preliminary analysis.
- Support preparation of technical reports, presentations, and publications.
- Maintain research databases and documentation.
Project Coordination:
- Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, and field visits.
- Liaise with project partners and stakeholders.
Qualifications
- HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, Business Administration or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Have strong organizational and communication skills.
- Be experienced in research or project administration.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office and data management tools.
Benefits
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 23rd October, 2025.
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