Information Communication & Technology Officer at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It 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: Information Communication & Technology Officer

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2019-016
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Initiate and manage the project’s technology infrastructure including implementation and management of the software applications and hardware infrastructure that support operations;
• Support the recruitment of trainees using the online platform;
• Create and maintain the database of trained youths;
• Develop ICT solutions to support project implementation and agri-business startups using ICT tools to participate in project implementation;
• Update and maintain the ICT equipment inventory;
• Perform needs assessment for new applications and modifications to existing ones;
• Capacity development to improve digital skills of project beneficiaries on computer software and ICT systems;
• Assist with preparation of operating budgets based on estimated and actual expenditures for ICT systems and support needs;
• Update of the Youth in Agribusiness website to accommodate information on the project;
• Assist in the compilation of reports for meetings, trainings and project activities;
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification

• B.Sc/HND in Computer Science, Statistics or related field with minimum of two (2) years' experience performing similar or related roles.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience in developing ICT related tools for promoting agribusiness;
• Have experience in capturing events and reporting agribusiness related activities;
• Have good working knowledge of MS Office packages
• Have ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural environment;
• Have excellent oral and writing communication skills.

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

Application Closing Date
4th June, 2019.

Method of Application
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.

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Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.