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 Research Support:
Assist with the preparation of media and other materials for food safety research.
Participate in sample preparation, aflatoxin extraction, microbial isolation, and maintenance of fungal cultures.
Assist with field data collection, including site visits, key informant interviews, and market or facility assessments, as required.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Delivery Support:
Assist with food safety sensitization efforts, including demonstrations on the use of Aflasafe, hermetic storage bags, and humidity cards.
Assist in the capacity development of informal sector actors.
Maintain communication with relevant stakeholders.
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.
Remuneration We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.