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

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. If you're interested in joining our team, there are often job vacancies at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Nigeria. 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 following positions below:

Job Title: Lead, Science of Scaling & Head, MELIA

Ref No: DDG-R4D/LSS/HMELIA/02/26
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Description

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Lead Science of Scaling & Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Impact Assessment (MELIA)
• 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. Please visit for more information on IITA.
• The successful candidate will provide leadership in institutionalizing the Science of Scaling at IITA, focusing on addressing key research questions related to the scaling of the Institute's innovations. This includes documenting and sharing data and lessons learned on scaling & delivery activities.
• The candidate will also provide strong leadership for establishing and nurturing a strong, integrated, and effective institutional Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (ME&L) framework for IITA.

Position Responsibilities
Science of Scaling (50%):

• Lead the design and development of a Science of Scaling framework (e.g., research questions regarding the effectiveness of different scaling pathways being used) to implement the Science of Scaling across IITA projects and programs in collaboration with the R4D and P4D Directorates.
• Provide strategic leadership in advancing the Science of Scaling aimed at generating evidence and lessons from IITA’s scaling and delivery efforts to inform the co-design and implementation of effective scaling interventions tailored to African agriculture.
• Provide guidance in identifying and assembling key components of the Science of Scaling in collaboration with the R4D and P4D Directorates.
• Identify potential scalable innovations, evaluate their readiness for scaling, and develop strategies for scaling following the Innovation Packages and Scaling Readiness (IPSR) framework of the CGIAR.
• Mainstream the Science of Scaling framework in the overall ME&L activities of projects, programs, and the overall institutional ME&L framework, including processes and tools for verifiable data generation in order to document scaling pathways and resulting outputs and outcomes
• Synthesize the data and lessons learned from implementing the Science of Scaling framework to support the overall IITA KPIs and as input into the P4D strategic plan.
• Develop staff capacity to conduct ME&L to support the science of scaling across hubs, country offices, and programs/projects.
• Lead or contribute to publication of research results in international, peer-reviewed journals (Thompson-indexed journals with impact factor).
• Lead or contribute to the development of research proposals and other fundraising activities.
• Lead a team of scientists conducting both strategic and action research on innovation scaling.

Institutional MELIA (50%):

• Develop an institutional ME&L framework and related infrastructure that supports data collection and analysis across IITA’s programs and projects, with a focus on data related to the Institute’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Lead the alignment of IITA's Institutional KPIs and the CGIAR System Level Strategic Outcomes for overall performance and contributions of IITA to the CGIAR.
• Collaborate with the impact assessment team to streamline methodologies for measuring results and collate/aggregate impact assessment results to provide a broad picture of IITA’s progress toward its KPIs.
• Review progress on achieving institutional objectives and provide IITA Management with information about important lessons learned.
• Coordinate the institute-wide ME&L Community of Practice (ME&L COP) that includes ME&L professionals and focal persons of projects both at HQ and in hubs.
• Represent IITA on the CGIAR ME&L groups, and regional ME&L communities of practice and maintain/develop ME&L-related collaborative relationships with strategic partners on behalf of IITA.
• Prepare, publish, and share communication materials documenting research outcomes and impacts and lessons learned across IITA, CGIAR Programs, and projects.
• Support Program/project teams in the development and implementation of ME&L systems that satisfy institutional and donor standards, which include:
• MEL plans with a clearly-defined results framework (addressing institutional and donor needs) and reflecting causal models.
• Procedures for data collection, collation, analysis, reporting, & use for decision-making.
• Monitoring, documentation, and learning approaches that are integrated, aligned, and mainstreamed into project activities and coordinated with stakeholders.
• Plans for evaluation studies on outcome and impact-level achievements

Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• The candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree from a reputable university in agricultural innovation systems, agricultural extension, agricultural economics, development economics, or related fields.

Core Competencies:

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in scaling science, adoption and impact assessment, innovation systems analysis, or broader socioeconomics research.
• Excellent track record of scaling research as demonstrated in scientific publications relevant to the work.
• Experience in developing and implementing institutional and project-level ME&L frameworks.
• Experience in grant proposal writing and resource mobilisation.
• Proven leadership skills and providing guidance to a team of staff across Science Areas.
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced by the capacity to prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations.
• Work experience within multicultural teams and international organizations or companies, and highly knowledgeable of Africa’s social, agricultural, and rural development and economic development issues, questions, and challenges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and French will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2026.

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

Job Title: Project Data Manager

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract (On-site)
Duration: 3-year renewable

Duties

• Manage and maintain the lITA project database, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and integrity at all times.
• Analyze, interpret, and capture all project-related data arising from donor and partner contractual agreements, including contracts, amendments, MoUs, and similar instruments, within the project database.
• Analyze, interpret, and record project information from proposals, concept notes, and related project development documents in the database.
• Interpret and configure project deliverables, reporting timelines, milestones, and other contractual obligations expected of IITA within the project database.
• Upload, update, and systematically manage all project-related documents within the database in line with institutional standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the unit and the system support units on all project database-related matters, in consultation with the Head of Unit.
• Collaborate with the Head of Unit to ensure timely and accurate monthly updates to the CGIAR Pipeline database.
• Actively contribute to the preparation of periodic reports for the unit, lITA management, Board of Trustees meetings, CGIAR Performance Monitoring Exercises, and other reporting requirements as needed, submitting such reports to the Head of Unit for review and onward transmission.
• Oversee the Technical and Project Database sub-unit, providing periodic performance and status reports to the Head of Unit.
• Train users, grant access, and respond to requests and queries from scientists regarding the use and functionality of the project database.
• Serve as the focal person for scientists' performance appraisal matters related to projects and proposals submitted through the database.
• Support the Head of Unit in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project development and administration at lITA.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Unit and other team leads to support and advance the unit's strategic initiatives and institutional goals.
• Perform any other duties as may be appropriately assigned by the Head of Unit in response to service exigencies.

Requirements
Qualification:

• Masters Degree in Data/ Information Systems, Project Management, Development Studies, Computer Science, or any other related courses.
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Professional certification in Data Management, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Monitoring & Evaluation is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• The ideal candidate must:
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of enterprise project management systems administration.
  • Be  familiar with interpretation of donor reporting requirements, including project data architecture, documentation and governance.
  • Demonstrate analytical capability with strong data interpretation skills.
  • Be proficient in database management systems and standard productivity tools.
  • Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion and integrity.
  • Maintain exceptional coordination, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Be experienced with proposal automation and workflow management.

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026.

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

Job Title: Lead, Science of Scaling & Head, MELIA

Ref No: DDG-R4D/LSS/HMELIA/02/26
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Description

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Lead Science of Scaling & Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Impact Assessment (MELIA)
• 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. Please visit for more information on IITA.
• The successful candidate will provide leadership in institutionalizing the Science of Scaling at IITA, focusing on addressing key research questions related to the scaling of the Institute's innovations. This includes documenting and sharing data and lessons learned on scaling & delivery activities.
• The candidate will also provide strong leadership for establishing and nurturing a strong, integrated, and effective institutional Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (ME&L) framework for IITA.

Position Responsibilities
Science of Scaling (50%):

• Lead the design and development of a Science of Scaling framework (e.g., research questions regarding the effectiveness of different scaling pathways being used) to implement the Science of Scaling across IITA projects and programs in collaboration with the R4D and P4D Directorates.
• Provide strategic leadership in advancing the Science of Scaling aimed at generating evidence and lessons from IITA’s scaling and delivery efforts to inform the co-design and implementation of effective scaling interventions tailored to African agriculture.
• Provide guidance in identifying and assembling key components of the Science of Scaling in collaboration with the R4D and P4D Directorates.
• Identify potential scalable innovations, evaluate their readiness for scaling, and develop strategies for scaling following the Innovation Packages and Scaling Readiness (IPSR) framework of the CGIAR.
• Mainstream the Science of Scaling framework in the overall ME&L activities of projects, programs, and the overall institutional ME&L framework, including processes and tools for verifiable data generation in order to document scaling pathways and resulting outputs and outcomes
• Synthesize the data and lessons learned from implementing the Science of Scaling framework to support the overall IITA KPIs and as input into the P4D strategic plan.
• Develop staff capacity to conduct ME&L to support the science of scaling across hubs, country offices, and programs/projects.
• Lead or contribute to publication of research results in international, peer-reviewed journals (Thompson-indexed journals with impact factor).
• Lead or contribute to the development of research proposals and other fundraising activities.
• Lead a team of scientists conducting both strategic and action research on innovation scaling.

Institutional MELIA (50%):

• Develop an institutional ME&L framework and related infrastructure that supports data collection and analysis across IITA’s programs and projects, with a focus on data related to the Institute’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Lead the alignment of IITA's Institutional KPIs and the CGIAR System Level Strategic Outcomes for overall performance and contributions of IITA to the CGIAR.
• Collaborate with the impact assessment team to streamline methodologies for measuring results and collate/aggregate impact assessment results to provide a broad picture of IITA’s progress toward its KPIs.
• Review progress on achieving institutional objectives and provide IITA Management with information about important lessons learned.
• Coordinate the institute-wide ME&L Community of Practice (ME&L COP) that includes ME&L professionals and focal persons of projects both at HQ and in hubs.
• Represent IITA on the CGIAR ME&L groups, and regional ME&L communities of practice and maintain/develop ME&L-related collaborative relationships with strategic partners on behalf of IITA.
• Prepare, publish, and share communication materials documenting research outcomes and impacts and lessons learned across IITA, CGIAR Programs, and projects.
• Support Program/project teams in the development and implementation of ME&L systems that satisfy institutional and donor standards, which include:
• MEL plans with a clearly-defined results framework (addressing institutional and donor needs) and reflecting causal models.
• Procedures for data collection, collation, analysis, reporting, & use for decision-making.
• Monitoring, documentation, and learning approaches that are integrated, aligned, and mainstreamed into project activities and coordinated with stakeholders.
• Plans for evaluation studies on outcome and impact-level achievements

Requirements
Educational Qualifications:

• The candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree from a reputable university in agricultural innovation systems, agricultural extension, agricultural economics, development economics, or related fields.

Core Competencies:

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in scaling science, adoption and impact assessment, innovation systems analysis, or broader socioeconomics research.
• Excellent track record of scaling research as demonstrated in scientific publications relevant to the work.
• Experience in developing and implementing institutional and project-level ME&L frameworks.
• Experience in grant proposal writing and resource mobilisation.
• Proven leadership skills and providing guidance to a team of staff across Science Areas.
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced by the capacity to prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations.
• Work experience within multicultural teams and international organizations or companies, and highly knowledgeable of Africa’s social, agricultural, and rural development and economic development issues, questions, and challenges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and French will be an advantage.

Application Closing Date
10th March, 2026.

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

Job Title: Project Data Manager

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract (On-site)
Duration: 3-year renewable

Duties

• Manage and maintain the lITA project database, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and integrity at all times.
• Analyze, interpret, and capture all project-related data arising from donor and partner contractual agreements, including contracts, amendments, MoUs, and similar instruments, within the project database.
• Analyze, interpret, and record project information from proposals, concept notes, and related project development documents in the database.
• Interpret and configure project deliverables, reporting timelines, milestones, and other contractual obligations expected of IITA within the project database.
• Upload, update, and systematically manage all project-related documents within the database in line with institutional standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the unit and the system support units on all project database-related matters, in consultation with the Head of Unit.
• Collaborate with the Head of Unit to ensure timely and accurate monthly updates to the CGIAR Pipeline database.
• Actively contribute to the preparation of periodic reports for the unit, lITA management, Board of Trustees meetings, CGIAR Performance Monitoring Exercises, and other reporting requirements as needed, submitting such reports to the Head of Unit for review and onward transmission.
• Oversee the Technical and Project Database sub-unit, providing periodic performance and status reports to the Head of Unit.
• Train users, grant access, and respond to requests and queries from scientists regarding the use and functionality of the project database.
• Serve as the focal person for scientists' performance appraisal matters related to projects and proposals submitted through the database.
• Support the Head of Unit in identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of project development and administration at lITA.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Unit and other team leads to support and advance the unit's strategic initiatives and institutional goals.
• Perform any other duties as may be appropriately assigned by the Head of Unit in response to service exigencies.

Requirements
Qualification:

• Masters Degree in Data/ Information Systems, Project Management, Development Studies, Computer Science, or any other related courses.
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Professional certification in Data Management, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Monitoring & Evaluation is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• The ideal candidate must:
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of enterprise project management systems administration.
  • Be  familiar with interpretation of donor reporting requirements, including project data architecture, documentation and governance.
  • Demonstrate analytical capability with strong data interpretation skills.
  • Be proficient in database management systems and standard productivity tools.
  • Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Be able to handle sensitive and confidential information with a high level of discretion and integrity.
  • Maintain exceptional coordination, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Be experienced with proposal automation and workflow management.

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
27th February, 2026.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
• Possess the ability to coordinate and supervise casual labour.
• Be familiar with routine agronomic practices (spraying, weeding).
• Have an understanding of compliance and safety procedures.
• Be detail-oriented, reliable, and physically capable.

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

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2026.

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

Job Title: Head of Communication and Knowledge Management

Ref. No: GD / HC / KM / 02/26
Location: Ibadan, Oyo (Office-Based) with Africa-wide coverage
Job type: Full time

Job Description

• The Head of Communication and Knowledge Management (HoC) leads a unified, data-driven function that shapes organizational visibility and understanding across Africa and globally.
• The role integrates corporate communication, knowledge translation, digital outreach, advocacy, and crisis communication to support institutional impact and resource mobilization.
• The HoC is responsible for designing and executing communication strategies at corporate, programmatic, and country levels, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor requirements.
• Key duties include overseeing content planning, production, and dissemination; strengthening stakeholder trust across governments, donors, partners, private sector, civil society, media, and the public; and managing capacity building, governance, measurement, and risk within the communication portfolio.

Main Responsibilities
The tasks of the Head of Communication and Knowledge Management will include:

Strategy & Leadership:

• Develop and execute a 3-year integrated communication strategy aligned to the institutional/corporate strategy, SDGs, AU Agenda 2063, and donor priorities.
• Lead annual communication planning, objectives, and key results (OKRs) /KPIs for corporate, programmatic, and country and regional-level communication.
• Advise the DG/Director for Strategic Planning and senior leadership on reputation, issues management, and stakeholder positioning.
• Build a high-performing team, including regional focal points and embedded program communicators.

Brand & Message Stewardship:

• Oversee the brand architecture, messaging framework, and tone of voice (organization, programs, country offices, and initiatives).
• Maintain brand guidelines, visual identity, and digital asset management (DAM) for photos, video, and templates.
• Oversee multilingual adaptation (e.g., English/French/Portuguese/Swahili) and accessibility standards.

Media, PR & Issues Management:

• Lead proactive media relations, including Africa wide and international outlets.
• Coordinate media training and talking points for leaders and scientists.
• Manage reputation issues and crises.

Research Communication & Knowledge Translation:

• Translate R&D outputs into policy briefs, technical notes, data stories, infographics, and explainer videos.
• Establish editorial calendars and peer-review/quality assurance workflows with scientists and M&E teams.
• Drive open access, FAIR data, and repository visibility, coordinate outreach for journal publications E. Digital & Web Content
• Coordinate the web and intranet roadmap (information architecture, UX, SEO, analytics, content governance).
• Lead social media strategy across priority platforms; implement listening, community management, and safety.
• Run email/newsletters, marketing automation/CRM, and campaign landing.
• Enforce content security, privacy compliance (e.g., GDPR/NDPR), and consent for media.

Stakeholder & Donor Communication:

• Partner with Resource Mobilization team to develop cases for support, donor reports, and success stories.
• Ensure donor branding and visibility compliance (e.g., FCDO, USAID, EU, AfDB, Gates Foundation, regional governments).
• Design tailored communication packages for country governments, RECs (ECOWAS, EAC, SADC, COMESA), and city/province authorities.

Internal Communication & Culture:

• Organize and manage internal channels (town halls, intranet, staff newsletters, communities of practice).
• Support change communication for institutional initiatives.

Events, Campaigns & Thought Leadership:

• Oversee Africa wide and global events: flagship conferences, science weeks, field or farmers days, exhibitions, webinars.
• Produce executive speeches, op-eds, and thought leadership series aligned to strategic themes.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL):

• Set up a comms MEL framework with baselines and quarterly reviews.
• Establish dashboards for channel performance, media share of voice, web analytics, engagement quality, and policy/uptake evidence.

Governance, Ethics & Compliance:

• Safeguard policies for dignity, child protection, and do-no-harm storytelling.
• Ensure compliance with intellectual property, image rights, data privacy, and research ethics.
• Manage procurement, vendor frameworks, and annual comms budget.

Collaboration:
Internal Collaboration:

• Work closely with senior leadership to align communication priorities with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with research, programs, country offices, resource mobilization, and monitoring & evaluation teams to ensure coherent communication flows.
• Support internal communication to enhance staff engagement and organizational cohesion.

External Collaboration:

• Engage proactively with media, donors, partners, and stakeholders to amplify the organization’s work.
• Coordinate with global and regional communication networks and partners for joint campaigns and initiatives.
• Represent the organization in external platforms, events, and strategic partnerships.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and systems design
• Influencing and stakeholder engagement at senior levels
• Editorial judgment and storytelling
• Data literacy and ROI orientation
• Team leadership, mentoring, and vendor management
• Cultural intelligence and inclusivity
• Resilience under pressure; sound risk judgment

Requirements
Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Policy, International Development, or related field; or Bachelor’s plus substantial leadership experience.
• 10–15+ years in integrated communication with 5+ years leading multi-country teams.
• Proven public affairs/media experience across Africa; crisis and issues management expertise.
• Demonstrated success translating scientific/technical research for policy and practitioner audiences.
• Strong command of digital ecosystems (web CMS/SharePoint/WordPress, analytics, SEO, social, CRM/marketing automation, digital asset management (DAM, Adobe CC).
• Excellent writing/editing; multicultural fluency is an advantage.

Job Title: Data & Systems Graduate Intern

Ref. ID: GRAD-INTERN001
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Temporary
Slot: 4 Openings

Description

• We are seeking motivated graduate interns with foundational knowledge in data systems, digital data collection, and programming concepts to support our ongoing research and data management activities.

Requirements

• Recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Studies, Statistics, or related fields
• Knowledge of ODK programming and digital data collection tools
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Must have completed NYSC
• Degree obtained not more than two (2) years ago

Benefits

• Practical experience in research data management and digital systems
• Exposure to real-world research datasets
• Mentorship and skill development in data analysis, Machine Learning, and AI
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful research and innovation projects.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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

Job Title: Laboratory Supervisor

Ref No: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-003
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Duties
BSL-2 Laboratory Operations (30%):

• Manage daily operations of the biosafety laboratory supporting CASS3 activities.
• Ensure compliance with approved biosafety procedures, SOPs, and institutional regulations.

Molecular and Tissue Culture Activities (30%):

• Conduct molecular breeding activities including sample processing, DNA extraction, genotyping, and data analysis using approved SOPs.
• Carry out tissue culture activities including media preparation, sub-culturing, and hardening of plantlets linked to CASS3 regulated materials.

Sample Handling, Data, and Reporting (20%):

• Support collection, organization, and analysis of laboratory data generated from CASS3 research activities.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and prepare regular reports on laboratory activities and outputs.

Coordination and Compliance Support (10%):

• Coordinate with breeding, field, and biosafety teams to ensure smooth laboratory-to-field workflows.
• Support inspections, audits, and compliance checks related to biosafety laboratories.

General Support (10%):

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• BSc / HND in Biochemistry, Laboratory Science or any other related courses.
• The ideal candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have strong knowledge of laboratory biosafety procedures.
• Be experienced with tissue culture and molecular laboratory techniques.
• Possess good data recording, organization, and reporting skills.
• Be able to work independently and manage multiple laboratory tasks.

Application Closing Date
23rd February, 2026.

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