Job Vacancies @ International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) – 8 Positions

Ref No: STS2022-010
Location: Biu, Borno
Recruitment Type: STS - National (6-months renewable contract)
Duration: 5 months

Duties

• Contribute to capacity building of agro-input dealers and Agrochemical companies, extension agents, volunteer extension facilitators, partner seed companies and community-based seed producers.
• In consultation with the senior agronomist, will be responsible for advising on the technical aspects of the agricultural activities including mechanization.
• Supervise extension agents in providing necessary extension and advisory services to networked farmers.
• Link smallholder farmers to agro-input dealers, aggregators, processors, and markets.
• Work closely with all relevant activity staff to support all aspects of field implementation.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Plant or Crop Science, Agriculture, Agriculture Extension and Rural Sociology or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

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Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good knowledge of field operations and evaluation as well as data collection and analysis.
• Have ability to communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in English, Hausa and one or more of Northern Nigeria’s major languages.
• Have ability to travel into rural communities and impart knowledge to smallholder farmers.
• Be proficient in the use of computers, have working knowledge of Microsoft tools, internet-based tools, and other electronic communication tools.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment.
• Have ability to deliver accurate and timely reports.
• Be able to work with minimum supervision and with tight deadlines.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please.

Ref No: STS2022-010
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Recruitment Type: STS- National (5-month contract)
Duration: 5 months

Duties

• Identify training needs and development of business opportunities in the agricultural value chain and non-farm enterprises for youth and women.
• Scope Micro, Small and medium Enterprise (MSME) business opportunities with special emphasis on youth and women agribusiness development.
• Gender mainstreaming and Social Inclusion (GESI) in intervention activities.
• Build on local platforms and scoping for project partners in Government, NGO and private sectors for effective layering and enterprise sustainability.
• Develop and conduct enterprise trainings in the value chain, economic and financial literacy, cooperative management, and micro credit administration.
• Collect data on training and enterprise development activities and report periodically.
• Mentor Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs) and linkage to finance, input and output markets.
• Support youth and women participants to develop bankable business plans and commercially viable business models along the agricultural value chain and nonfarm enterprises.
• Train youth and women participants in record keeping and business management.
• Support the development of appropriate financial products targeting rural youth and women in consultation with collaborating financial institutions.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

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Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Agriculture Extension, Business Administration, or related field with a minimum of five (5) years experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have previous experience working with youth and women.
• Have background in agriculture and the value chain.
• Have enterprise (MSME) development and mentorship experience.
• Have experience working in northeast, Nigeria.
• Have Gender and Social Inclusion (GESI) working experience
• Speaks fluent Hausa for community mobilization and training facilitation
• Possess Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) skills
• Have good communication skills.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information and Notice

• Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.

Ref No: STS2022-010
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-month renewable contract)

Duties

• Assist the Activity Accounting Officer to manage the Activity’s accounting system and reporting process, ensuring completeness of ledgers and all supporting documentation and compliance with IITA and Donors’ finance and procurement regulations.
• Prepare payment schedules for payments from the Activity’s Imprest account as well as payments from the HQ Finance Directorate.
• Ensure Expenses are authorized and processed in accordance with agreed procedures for both IITA and donors.
• Prepare petty cash payments, journals and vouchers and ensure these are posted into the general and other account ledgers.
• Process advances and claims for payment and maintain cash advances register for follow-up on the reimbursement of advances, accounting for Activity payables and receivables.
• Maintaining accounting records, ensuring they are complete, accurate, well archived and safeguarded.
• Prepare invoices and chargeback statements for services provided to individuals or other institutions and partners.
• Prepare a statement of expenditure (SOE) as required by the donor for justification of advances, direct payments, and replenishment of accounts.
• Monitor the processing of program cash/travel advances, expense claims and reimbursement by activity staff.
• Respond to account inquiries and provide prompt feedback to users.
• File and keep activity’s accounting supporting documents and records.
• Track and monitor resource needs and other material needs for carrying out financial tasks.
• Assist in the organization and management of internal and external audits and compliance checks.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• BSc / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related fields.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience performing a similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent computer skills with a good grasp and knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and other MS office applications. Good knowledge of Oracle
• Applications will be an added advantage.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment.
• Have Proficiency in the English language with excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Be a fast learner and pay attention to details.
• Have personal integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Remuneration

• We offer a highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applications must include a Covering Letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, Curriculum Vitae, Names and Addresses of three Professional Referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).
• The application should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ref: STS2022-010
Location: Yola, Adamawa State
Duration: 5 months
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)

Duties

• Provide technical guidance to micro and small-scale processors at household level on processing of legumes and cereals and utilization.
• Conduct training for women on small ruminant (Goat) rearing including close supervision to ensure optimal animal health and efficient feed management.
• Participate in training of trainer’s workshops and community level demonstrations for households on the development, processing, and utilization of diverse and nutrient dense crops products.
• Undertake Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) campaigns and counselling in Adamawa State particularly in the seven-activity intervention LGAs of Yola South, Fufore, Demsa, Guyuk, Gombi, Song and Hong to reduce malnutrition among farming households.
• Work with nutrition liaison support staff in the seven activity LGAs to support implementation of nutrition interventions, including homestead farming.
• Promote the preparation, utilization and consumption of diverse and nutrient dense crops and promote them among smallholder farmers.
• Work with non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations to disseminate technologies on legumes processing and utilization of different location specific crops.
• Work with Nutrition Focal Person (Adamawa state) to promote WASH-Nutrition related activities and create linkages with community-based organizations, other USAID partners and women groups to disseminate WASH messages and practices.
• Assist in planning, implementing, and monitoring of state activities on food and nutrition and contribute to drafting reports.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification

• B.Sc / HND in nutrition, Health Food science Technology, animal science or related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a wellstructured organization.

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Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent understanding of issues related to food and nutrition in the relevant states.
• Have experience working with communities to improve small ruminant and livestock management.
• Have ability to work under minimal supervision and with tight deadlines.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment.
• Have ability to deliver accurate and timely reports.
• Have ability to travel extensively within the relevant state and work long hours.
• Have ability to communicate fluently in one or more of northern Nigeria’s major languages is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applications must include Covering Letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, Curriculum Vitae, Names and Addresses of three Professional Referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).
• The application should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ref No: STS2022-008
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: STS - National (6-months renewable contract)

Duties

• Follow standards for issuing and receiving stock within the store's area of operation.
• Assist in monitoring and take inventory on regular basis to compile orders based on par levels or needs.
• Assist in maintaining clear and organize records to ensure all reports and invoices are filed and stored properly.
• Assist in monitoring PAR levels for all food items to ensure proper levels.
• Assist in storing of both food & beverage and operational stock.
• Responsible for the day-to-day upkeep on the storage facilities and hygiene.
• Assist and verify all goods arrived as per the agreed purchase, delivery note and agreed quantity has been received.
• Ensure cleanliness of all areas, keeping storage areas clean & tidy and in strict compliance with hygiene regulations.
• Ensure all store requisitions are signed by concerned Department Heads (HOD’s) before issuing.
• Assist in conducting physical stock takes on a regular basis and the physical count and ensure counts tallied with the inventory count from Ezee-Burp.
• Assist in identifying about to expire/obsolescence items.
• Follow up on documentation of after-hours issues ensuring it is in accordance with established internal controls and procedures.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures particularly relating to food and beverage items
• Notify the store manager/supervisor of any low stock level
• Adhere to the method of First in First out.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Back of House Manager or supervisors.

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Qualifications

• National Diploma in related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have ability to work with minimal supervision, trustworthy and commitment to work during weekends and holiday when needed.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please.

Ref: STS2022-008
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duration: 6 months renewable
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)

Dties

• Participate in market survey on fast moving items on a weekly basis
• Assist in procuring materials and items on cash as per the instruction of back of house Manager
• Preparing weekly report of outstanding purchase orders (Partial deliveries, nondeliveries, and GIT
• Ensure that invoices of all cash purchases are quickly submitted daily for preparation of imprest journal for processing and prompt reimbursement by the Finance unit
• Liaise with Supply chain unit on outstanding purchase order both locally and overseas orders to reduce encumbrances.
• Assist in raising local purchase order for imprest purchases and other deliveries to the unit
• Follow up with suppliers in ensuring prompt deliveries of items required for the day to day running of the unit.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Back of House Manager or supervisors.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have ability to work with minimal supervision, trustworthy and commitment to work during weekends and holiday when needed.

Remuneration

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applications must include Covering Letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, Curriculum Vitae, Names and Addresses of three Professional Referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).
• The application should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ref No: DDG-R4D/PDF/GR/06/22
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Description

• The Gender Post-Doctoral Fellow (PDF) in Nigeria (based in the IITA HQ) will be involved in the implementation of the new One CGIAR Harnessing Gender and Social Equality for Resilience in Agri-Food Systems (HER+) Initiative.
• The first business cycle of HER+ is from April 2022 to March 2025. The PDF will coordinate and assist in the implementation of both qualitative and quantitative work on the HER+ Initiative in Nigeria.
• The PDF will work on Work Package 1 (WP1) of HER+ Initiative, which will specifically carry out research to understand normative constraints that restrict women’s abilities to build economic resilience in the face of climate change challenges and design and pilot gender transformative approaches.
• In executing the research, the PDF will collaborate with other researchers outside of IITA who are on the WP1 of the HER+ Initiative and work under the supervision of IITA Senior Gender Scientist, Dr. Steven Cole, who is the WP1 Lead.
• The PDF will participate in all stages of the research in the HER+ Initiative, including design, preparation, data collection, data analysis, and reporting/writing up of science outputs.
• The PDF will also attend and/or contribute to presentations of research findings at conferences, workshops, and take advantage of certain training opportunities, as assigned.

Position Responsibilities
The PDF will:

• Contribute to or lead in the development of research design, including the development and piloting of research tools.
• Offer necessary trainings and capacity building to research assistants and enumerators, and partners as necessary.
• Support and/or supervise qualitative and quantitative data collection to ensure that the highest data quality standards are met.
• Clean and analyze qualitative and quantitative data using statistical software.
• Coordinate field research activities with colleagues and support staff involved in the HER+ Initiative with strategic stakeholders such as local government, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to and lead the production and publication of high-quality research reports, communication products (e.g., blogs), and peer-reviewed journal articles for dissemination to the wider research community.
• Mentor/assist with the supervision of gender research assistants as needed.
• Contribute to resource mobilization through the development of gender (and youth) focused concept notes and proposals.
• Undertake any other job-related duties as assigned by the IITA Senior Gender Scientist.

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Educational Qualifications

• The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, Gender Studies, or other relevant fields from a highly recognized university with at least three years of prior field research experience.

Core Competencies:

• Excellent command of both qualitative and quantitative data analysis software.
• Demonstrated experience in participatory, gender action learning, and/or gender transformative research approaches.
• Demonstrated field research experience in an international agricultural research for development focused project or program.
• Evidence of the ability to publish in peer-review journals.
• Proficient in English.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team in a cross-cultural environment.

General Information:

• The initial appointment is for two years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Application Closing Date
14th July, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note

• Applications must include Covering Letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, Curriculum Vitae, Names and Addresses of three Professional Referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).
• The application should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ref No: DDG-R4D/AS/AME/06/22
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duty Station: IITA Headquarters, Ibadan, Nigeria.

Background

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Associate Scientist, Agricultural Markets Economist.
• 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 subSaharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a globalagriculture research partnership for a food secure future.
• IITA seeks to recruit an Associate Scientist, Agricultural Markets Economist. The overall objective of the position is to lead strategic and applied research on market economics on IITA mandate crops and related activities. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with other social scientists and biophysical scientists as needed, such as agronomists, crop breeders, soil scientists, and IPM scientists. He/she will be a member of the IITA Social Science and Agribusiness Core Competency. He/she will report to the Senior Agricultural Economist and Director of Western Africa Hub.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct market economic studies of commodities along the value chain.
• Monitor economic changes in agriculture in relation to the markets and vice versa.
• Apply methods and procedures to conduct different types of market surveys and value chain assessments.
• Use as well as develop various econometric modeling techniques to develop forecasts.
• Apply models of economic behavior to agricultural markets changes and developments.
• Promote market development using experimental economic methods.
• Support the development of business plans for project and activities in commodity value chains.
• Establish and foster relationships and linkages with partners in national agricultural research and extension systems, the private sector, and Advanced Research Institutes.
• Provide technical backstopping and assistance in building the capacity of national programs in research on market economics.
• Mentor and backstop graduate students involved in related research.
• Publish scientific outputs in peer-reviewed IF journals and others (e.g., technical reports, IITA bulletins, or social media and books or book chapters).
• Contribute to resource mobilization through the development of concept notes and proposals in collaboration with others.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Education Qualifications

• The candidate should possess a Ph.D. in Agricultural Economics, Applied Economics, or other relevant fields from a highly recognized university and have work experience of at least three years in markets economic studies relating to agricultural issues, preferably in Africa.

Core Competencies:

• Good knowledge of market studies.
• Competence in the development of socio-economic and market surveys.
• Ability to perform a thoughtful, critical analysis of market economics-related data.
• Conversant with tools and approaches applied in market studies.
• Knowledge and experience with economic evaluation of agricultural technologies.
• Familiarity with statistical software used in market studies.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications in market-related journals.
• Experience with resource mobilization.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, management, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Fluency in oral and written English. Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
• Knowledge of sub-Saharan Africa is an added advantage.

General Information

• The initial appointment is for three years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Application Closing Date
Ongoing

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information and Notice

• Applications must include a covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).
• The application should be addressed to the Head of Human Resources
• The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

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