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.
More Information
- Job City Ibadan, Oyo
