Research Assistants at WorldFish - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - 2 Openings

WorldFish is an international, non-profit research and innovation organization reducing hunger, malnutrition, and poverty across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. For over 45 years, our work on sustainable aquaculture and fisheries has improved the lives of millions of women, men, and youth.

Fish and other aquatic foods grown in and harvested from oceans, lakes, rivers, and ponds provide income for more than 800 million people and provide 3.3 billion with 20% of their animal protein intake. Our focus on sustainability makes sure that the way we produce and use these foods today means a plentiful future for generations to come.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is recruiting recruiting on behalf of WorldFish to fill the position below at their Country Office in Ibadan:

Job Title: Research Assistant

Job ID: STS2025-10
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 6 months’ renewable 

Duties

• Assist in the scaling programme of WorldFish Nigeria to expand the decentralized tilapia seed supply system.

• Liaise with established satellite tilapia hatcheries in Delta, Kwara, and Nasarawa States for monitoring and data collection on fry production and sales.
• Support the selection of beneficiary farmers for training in best management practices of tilapia farming.
• Assist in organizing training programmes for selected beneficiary farmers in the identified states.
• Identify potential SME hatcheries to establish new tilapia satellite hatcheries in the selected states.
• Support the implementation of input distribution to selected tilapia satellite hatcheries.
• Report operational issues to the Officer-in-Charge of Nigeria for troubleshooting.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification and Experience:

• Candidates should possess an HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries and aquaculture/Animal Science or related field
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Aquaculture farm operations, particularly in Tilapia in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience in aquaculture farm data collection and farm record keeping and monitoring, preferably in donor funded or not for profit environment set up.
• Be a proficient computer literate.
• Have basic knowledge of data processing and analysis.

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

Application Closing Date
3rd July, 2025.

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