Research Associate - Data Systems at 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 suitable Nigeria Nationals to fill the position below at the Institute’s headquarters:

Job Title: Research Associate - Data Systems

Job Ref: NRS2026-08
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 3-year renewable contract   

Duties

• Contribute to livestock genetic data management systems (collation, processing and storage) and tools for use in the AADGG project.
• Support and develop existing tools and systems used for data capture.
• Respond to ICT support requests from field agents in a timely manner.
• Write procedures and software to import/ export data from/to appropriate database systems and share these for further analyses and interpretation.
• Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and routines, including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools.
• Keep up to date with the latest tools and resources, including open-source software, for the collection, management, storage and sharing of information.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of information collected and all relevant data management systems.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• BSc / HND in Information Systems, Database Management, Computer Science, or any other related courses with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Possess experience in writing and maintaining Android applications.
• Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, with proficiency in essential office software and digital tools.
• Showcase experience of ODK/ONA
• Utilize GitHub or other version control system.
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal communication and good personal organization skills.
• Have master experience in writing and maintaining API endpoints (Symphony framework).

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2026.