Senior Research Support Officer 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: Senior Research Support Officer

Job ID: STS2026-08
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 6 months’ renewable   

Duties

• Develop and test research instruments, including questionnaires, interview guides, and data collection templates. Also participate in field data collection.
• Collect, enter, clean, code, and manage quantitative and qualitative data while ensuring data security and confidentiality at all times.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews relevant to the study. Summarize research findings from academic and grey literature.
• Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis and report writing using appropriate software and methods. It will include tables, charts, preparation and summaries of research findings.
• Prepare activity reports and documentation of research processes.
• Perform other research-related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification:

• BSc/HND in Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:

• Experience in research, survey implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and data collection.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, with experience using data analysis tools such as SPSS, STATA, R, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, or ODK being an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

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