Research Assistant at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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 Assistant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Description

• We are seeking a passionate, detail-oriented Research Assistant to aid our project by preparing interviews and summarizing results.
• You will also work with undergraduate students on the team who can help bring your expertise into their papers as they complete them for publication in top academic journals.
• Ultimately, you will be responsible for managing multiple tasks, but understand when one is more important than another to complete it on time.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality standards to preserve the integrity of data and findings
• Schedule and conduct interviews
• Analyze data using various statistical methods
• Write reports to summarize data and the implications of the results
• Select a place to conduct interviews and obtain permission from all participants

Requirements

• A Degree in a field related to the study is preferred
• Knowledge of research methods
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent time management skills
• Proven work experience as a Research Assistant or similar role
• Excellent administrative skills

Benefits

• Training & Development
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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