Research Technician II

2026-05-29
Ibadan, Nigeria
2026-019
Manufacturing & Production

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 suitable Nigeria nationals to fill the position below:

Job Title: Research Technician II

Job Ref. No: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-019
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 2-years renewable contract

Duties

Assist in planning and establishment of laboratory, screenhouse and field trials and data collection
Assist in data collection and Trial management.
Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Perform screenhouse trial management and making crosses.
Drive within and outside IITA, convey staff and casual to and from field.
Supervise subordinate staff, Polytechnic and College of Agriculture students on Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES).

Requirements
Qualification:

OND in Crop Production, Agricultural Science or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must have: