Field Worker II at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - Oyo & Kano

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: Field Worker II

Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-019
Location: Ibadan, Oyo and Kano
Job type: 2-years renewable contract
Slot: 2 Openings

Duties

• Clean/sort planting materials for Laboratory, Screen house, and field trials.
• Assist in suggested/planned crosses for the development of cultivars.
• Assist in field layouts, ensuring the timely planting and harvesting of experimental materials.
• Assist in plant sampling for laboratory analyses.  
• Assist in Collecting data on Laboratory, Screen house, and field trials.
• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of glass/screenhouse working environments. 
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• O’level with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:

• Have ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Have data collection and samples sorting skills.

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