The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria Nationals for the position below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.
Position: Senior Research Support Officer
Duration: 6 months’ renewable Location: Ibadan
DUTIES:
- Develop and test research instruments, including questionnaires, interview guides, and data collection templates. Also participate in field data collection.
- Collect, enter, clean, code, and manage quantitative and qualitative data while ensuring data security and confidentiality at all times.
- Conduct literature searches and reviews relevant to the study. Summarize research findings from academic and grey literature.
- Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis and report writing using appropriate software and methods. It will include tables, charts, preparation and summaries of research findings.
- Prepare activity reports and documentation of research processes.
- Perform other research-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Experience in research, survey implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and data collection.
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, with experience using data analysis tools such as SPSS, STATA, R, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, or ODK being an added advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Skills Required
- BSc or HND in Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or related field
- Experience in research, survey implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and data collection
- Experience collecting, entering, cleaning, coding, and managing quantitative and qualitative data ensuring data security and confidentiality
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and experience using tools such as SPSS, STATA, R, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, or ODK
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
What We Do
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. IITA is dedicated to transforming African agriculture through innovative science and sustainable solutions. Its mission focuses on food security, poverty reduction, and climate resilience by developing high-yielding, climate-smart crops, improving soil health, and enhancing agricultural value chains to empower farmers and communities across the continent.
