Driver / Research Technician 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 to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver / Research Technician

Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-019
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract (2-years renewable contract)

Job Duties

• Drive within and outside IITA, convey staff and casual to and from field.
• Assist in supervising casual.
• Assist in data collection and Trial management.
• Perform other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification and Experience:

• Candidates should possess an OND in Crop Production, Agricultural Science or related field 
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:

• Basic knowledge of crop management operations in experimental fields.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks under pressure.
• Good interpersonal relationships with other colleagues.
• Good time management.
• Knowledge of cowpea crosses.
• Familiar with Nigeria road.

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

Application Closing Date
12th June, 2026.

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