Research Support Officer (Data Management) at the 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 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:
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Application Deadline  10th October, 2025.