The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of ILRI seeks suitable Nigeria Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.
Position: Research Assistant – Farm Operations
Duration: 6 months’ renewable Location: Ibadan
Closing Date: 23 October 2025
DUTIES:
Farm Operations Support
- Assist in daily farm activities including feeding, cleaning, and animal handling.
- Support crop and forage production activities including planting, harvesting, and maintenance.
- Assist in implementing experimental protocols under supervision.
- Oversees ILRI’s collaborator’s fieldwork for research and development.
- Provide technical supports to out-station operations.
Data Management Responsibilities
- Collect and record field and farm data using standardized tools and templates.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of data through regular validation and cleaning.
- Enter data into ILRI-approved databases and spreadsheets.
- Support data analysis and visualization for internal reports and presentations.
- Maintain confidentiality and data security in line with ILRI policies.
- Collaborate with research and IT teams to improve data collection workflows.
- Contribute to MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) activities by providing timely and quality data.
Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
HND/Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have strong organizational, communication and teamwork skills.
- Be experienced in farm operations and basic data handling.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office and data management tools.
- Be familiar with digital data collection tools (e.g., Excel, Kobo Toolbox).
- Have the ability to work independently and follow instructions.
Benefits
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
