# Research and Delivery Support Assistant

> International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) · Ibadan, Nigeria · — · Posted 2026-10-16

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** NRS

## Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at the Institute.

**Position:      Research and Delivery Support Assistant**

**Contract:       2-year renewable contract**                                            

**Location: Ibadan**

**Closing Date: 22 October 2026**

**DUTIES**

**A.     Research Support**

·       Assist with the preparation of media and other materials for food safety research.

·       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

**B.      Delivery Support**

·       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

·       Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

## Requirements

**QUALIFICATION**

An Ordinary National Diploma with a minimum of eight (8) years’ of relevant experience in media preparation, microbial extraction.

**COMPETENCIES**

The ideal candidate must have:

·       Experience using digital tools for field data collection (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK).

·       Strong organizational and time management skills.

·       Experience in stakeholder management with the informal sector.

·       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.

·       Certification in Food Safety is an advantage.

## Benefits

**REMUNERATION**

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

**METHOD OF APPLICATION**

Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: [https://referrals.workable.com/iita/jobs/](https://referrals.workable.com/iita/jobs/) no later than One Week from the date of this publication.

_**IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.**_

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