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 Technician
Ref No: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-003
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duties
Nursery and Propagation Support (25%):
- Support acclimatization, hardening, and vegetative multiplication of cassava planting materials, including SAH-derived materials.
- Assist with preparation and maintenance of nursery facilities for confined trials.
Field Establishment and Maintenance (35%):
- Execute field planting and plot maintenance activities for confined field trials.
- Carry out routine agronomic operations including weeding, spraying, fertilizer application, and general field upkeep.
Harvest and Post-Harvest Support (10%):
- Participate in harvest operations under supervision.
- Support post-harvest handling and regulated disposal activities for confined field trials.
Compliance and Operational Support (10%):
- Support adherence to confined field trial and biosafety procedures during routine operations.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of trial sites, nurseries, and work areas.
Labour Coordination and Field Logistics (20%):
- Coordinate and supervise casual labour for routine and peak field operations (planting, weeding, harvesting).
- Support scheduling and timely execution of labour-intensive activities.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- O’Level Certificate with a minimum of (6) years’ experience or National Diploma in Agriculture or any other related courses with a minimum of (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Have practical knowledge of field and nursery operations.
- Have an understanding of compliance and safety procedures.
- Be detail-oriented, reliable, and physically capable.
- Possess the ability to coordinate and supervise casual labour.
- Be familiar with routine agronomic practices (spraying, weeding).
Benefits
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 23rd February, 2026.
