About this role
Research and Delivery Support Assistant
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consu...
Duties
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Research Support:
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- Assist with the preparation of media and other materials for food safety research.
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- Participate in sample preparation, aflatoxin extraction, microbial isolation, and maintenance of fungal cultures.
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- Assist with field data collection, including site visits, key informant interviews, and market or facility assessments, as required
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- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
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Delivery Support:
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- Assist with food safety sensitization efforts, including demonstrations on the use of Aflasafe®, hermetic storage bags, and humidity cards.
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- Assist in the capacity development of informal sector actors
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- Maintain communication with relevant stakeholders
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- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- An Ordinary National Diploma with a minimum of eight (8) years’ of relevant experience in media preparation, microbial extraction.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Experience using digital tools for field data collection (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Experience in stakeholder management with the informal sector.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including fluency in Yoruba and proficiency in English.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Certification in Food Safety is an advantage.
Benefits
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We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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