About this role
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 and Delivery Support Assistant Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-058 Location: Ibadan, Oyo (Onsite) Contract: 2-year renewable contract
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:
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Experience using digital tools for field data collection (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
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Strong organizational and time management skills.
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Experience in stakeholder management with the informal sector.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills, including fluency in Yoruba and proficiency in English.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
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Certification in Food Safety is an advantage.
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Remuneration
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We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2026.