Research and Delivery Support Assistant
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IITA is hiring a Research and Delivery Support Assistant in Ibadan, Oyo, to support food safety research and delivery activities. The role covers sample preparation, aflatoxin extraction, microbial isolation, field data collection, and food safety sensitization with informal sector stakeholders. Candidates need an OND with at least 8 years of relevant experience, fluency in Yoruba and English, and digital data collection skills.
- 2-year renewable contract based onsite in Ibadan, Oyo
- Requires OND plus a minimum of 8 years of experience in media preparation and microbial extraction
- Fluency in Yoruba and proficiency in English are required
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IITA is hiring a Research and Delivery Support Assistant in Ibadan, Oyo, to support food safety research and delivery activities. The role covers sample preparation, aflatoxin extraction, microbial isolation, field data collection, and food safety sensitization with informal sector stakeholders. Candidates need an OND with at least 8 years of relevant experience, fluency in Yoruba and English, and digital data collection skills.
- 2-year renewable contract based onsite in Ibadan, Oyo
- Requires OND plus a minimum of 8 years of experience in media preparation and microbial extraction
- Fluency in Yoruba and proficiency in English are required
- Experience with KoboToolbox, ODK, or similar digital field data collection tools is needed
- Food safety certification and informal-sector stakeholder experience are advantages
- Competitive salary with attractive benefits and excellent working conditions
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Research and Delivery Support Assistant at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
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Oct 16, 2026, 6:00 AM
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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: Research and Delivery Support Assistant
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-058
Location: Ibadan, Oyo (Onsite)
Contract: 2-year renewable contract
Key Accountabilities
- Research Support:
- Participate in sample preparation, aflatoxin extraction, microbial isolation, and maintenance of fungal cultures.
- Assist with field data collection, including site visits, key informant interviews, and market or facility assessments, as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Assist with the preparation of media and other materials for food safety research.
- Delivery Support:
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Assist with food safety sensitization efforts, including demonstrations on the use of Aflasafe®, hermetic storage bags, and humidity cards.
- Assist in the capacity development of informal sector actors.
- Maintain communication with relevant stakeholders.
Requirements
An Ordinary National Diploma with a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in media preparation, microbial extraction.
Knowledge and Skills
- The ideal candidate must have:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, including fluency in Yoruba and proficiency in English.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Experience using digital tools for field data collection (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Certification in Food Safety is an advantage.
- Experience in stakeholder management with the informal sector.
- Remuneration
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
- Application Deadline:
- 22nd October, 2026.
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