Database Officer at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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: Database Officer

Reference No: IITA-HR-NRS2022-024
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Recruitment Type: National contract
Duration: 2-year renewable contract

Duties

• Receive data from the field on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators.
• Check data quality from different and implement the Activity M&E techniques and data management protocols.
• Store and maintain records of all data processing activities conducted in the Activity.
• Assure safekeeping of Activity data in line with organizational data storage policy.
• Assist in the development and/or finalization of the Activity Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with Activity interventions and timeframes.
• Support the implementation and coordination of M&E activities according to M&E plan.
• Prepare data for technical reports including quarterly and annual reports on activities relating to Activity implementation.
• Ensure proper filing of M&E evidence and documents, including periodic uploading of data as required by the donor and IITA.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Agricultural Economics, Statistics, Economics or any other related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing a similar or related role in a wellstructured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have the ability to give accurate and timely report.
• Have the ability to travel extensively within the relevant state and work long hours.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment.
• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Have ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Have experience in agricultural data analysis.

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

Application Closing Date
14th December, 2022.

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

Click here for more information (PDF)

Application Instruction

• Applications must include a 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.

Note

• 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.