The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.
Position : Technical Officer
Duration : 6 months’ renewable
Location : Ibadan
Closing Date: 10 July, 2026
DUTIES :
- Conduct assessment on community business opportunities for youth, women, and vulnerable populations during field visits.
- Conduct, with support of local partners, comprehensive market assessments on various agricultural products and services.
- Assess training facilities and schools to ensure technical adequacy and readiness for agricultural programs.
- Conduct skill gap assessments for onboarded youth and women groups.
- Collect field data for monitoring and evaluation activities to track program performance.
- Support program partners in establishing a range of pilot innovations and farm enterprises run by youth and women.
- Participate in mindset activities using advocacy and tree planting campaigns to promote technical innovation adoption.
- Draft and compile routine field reports to document project activities, technical assessments, and the performance of pilot enterprises.
- Perform any other job related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
BSc/HND in Agriculture or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have strong background in agriculture or agribusiness, with data collection, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Be hardworking, dependable, result-oriented, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in diverse teams, including women and vulnerable groups.
- Physically fit and willing to work in varying weather conditions, with availability for regular in-country travel.
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 or related field
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment
- Experience conducting market assessments, community business opportunity assessments, and skill gap analyses
- Data collection and monitoring & evaluation experience
- Strong background in agriculture or agribusiness with analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to collaborate with diverse teams including women and vulnerable groups
- Physically fit and willing to work in varying weather conditions with availability for regular in-country travel
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.
