# Digital Transformation Manager

> International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) · Ibadan, Nigeria · — · Posted 2026-09-03

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** NRS

## Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

**Position:        Digital Transformation Manager**

**Contract:**       **2-years renewable contract**                                            

**Location: Ibadan**

**Closing Date: 10 September 2026**

**DUTIES**

**A.     Digital Strategy and Leadership**

·       Develop and lead the implementation of a costed Digital Transformation Strategy and roadmap for I-Youth 2.0 across Nigeria, Liberia and Sierra Leone, aligned with the project's theory of change and the broader Youth in Agribusiness digital strategy.

·       Provide strategic advice to the Executive Manager, I-Youth 2.0, CEO, Youth in Agribusiness, PMO and Country Coordinators on digital transformation priorities, opportunities, risks and investment decisions.

·       Champion a culture of data-driven and technology-enabled program delivery, ensuring that digital solutions are demand-led, user-centered and embedded across program operations.

·       Represent the project's digital transformation agenda at donor engagements, technical forums, partnership meetings and knowledge-sharing platforms.

**B.      Digital Systems and Platform Management**

·       Lead the design, deployment, integration and continuous improvement of the project's digital ecosystem, including mobile data collection systems, SMS platforms, e-learning platforms, digital advisory tools such as AKILIMO, real-time monitoring dashboards and the one-stop-shop data portal.

·       Oversee the integration and harmonization of data from multiple sources—including mobile devices, SMS platforms, online systems, pre- and post-training assessments, spreadsheets and survey tools—into a reliable and interoperable digital ecosystem that supports program implementation and decision-making.

·       Coordinate with technology vendors and service providers to ensure timely delivery, system functionality, quality assurance, data security and value for money of digital platforms and services.

·       Ensure that digital tools and platforms are accessible and appropriate for low connectivity and low-digital-literacy environments, including offline functionality and local-language options where relevant.

·       Support the digitalization of Agribusiness Park operations, enterprise incubation and acceleration tracking, youth cluster/cooperative management and workforce development/tracer study processes.

**C.      Digital Innovation and Youth Capacity Development**

·       Lead the design and rollout of digital skills development initiatives for youth participants, project staff and implementing partners, strengthening their capacity to effectively use digital advisory, e-learning, enterprise management and other relevant digital tools.

·       Promote the adoption of climate-smart and agri-technology solutions among youth-led enterprises, working with technical teams and CGIAR partners to identify, pilot, adapt and scale appropriate digital innovations.

·       Identify, assess and pilot emerging digital solutions, including digital financial services, e-commerce and market-linkage platforms, geospatial technologies and remote sensing applications for land use and climate-smart agriculture tracking.

·       Support youth-facing digital engagement platforms, including the Youth Champions Network and Youth Communication Network, in collaboration with the communications team.

**D.     Data Management, MEL and Reporting**

·       Work closely with the MEL team to ensure that digital systems and dashboards accurately capture, integrate, visualize and report program indicators to support adaptive management, donor reporting and PAC/PMO decision-making.

·       Establish and enforce appropriate standards and protocols for data quality, data governance, protection, privacy, cybersecurity and digital safeguarding, in line with IITA, donor and applicable regulatory requirements.

·       Monitor digital platform performance, user adoption, utilization and return on investment, and recommend improvements or course corrections as required.

·       Provide timely digital transformation updates and inputs into quarterly, annual and other program reports.

**E.      Coordination, Partnerships and Capacity Building**

·       Provide technical guidance and support to country-level digital/MEL focal points and Country Coordinators in planning and implementing digital transformation activities.

·       Build and manage strategic relationships with technology partners, CGIAR centers, financial service providers, telecommunications companies, digital platform providers and other ecosystem actors to advance the project's digital transformation agenda.

·       Coordinate with the PMO, Program Manager, Financial Manager, M&E Specialist and Procurement Specialist to ensure that digital investments are appropriately planned, budgeted, procured, deployed and monitored.

·       Strengthen the capacity of project staff and implementing partners in the effective use of digital tools, cybersecurity awareness, data protection and responsible data use.

·       Document and disseminate lessons, good practices and evidence from digital interventions to support program learning, replication and scale.

**F.       Other Responsibilities**

·       Perform any other duties relevant to the role as assigned by the Executive Manager, I-Youth 2.0, or the CEO, Youth in Agribusiness.

## Requirements

**QUALIFICATION**

A Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Digital Innovation, Data Science, Agricultural Economics with a strong digital/ICT4D focus, or a related discipline is required, while professional certification in digital transformation, project management (PMP, PRINCE2), or data management/analytics will be an added advantage. The position also requires a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in digital transformation, ICT4D (Information and Communication Technologies for Development), MIS/data systems management, or digital innovation, ideally within agriculture, agribusiness, or youth development programmes, including at least four (4) years in a senior technical or managerial role leading digital transformation, MEL/data systems, or technology teams.

**COMPETENCIES:**

The ideal candidate must have:

·       Demonstrated experience designing and managing digital data collection, monitoring dashboards, and information management systems for donor-funded, multi-country program.

·       Experience deploying digital advisory, e-learning or agri-technology tools among rural or youth populations in low-connectivity environments.

·       Proven experience managing technology vendors, service providers and digital platform subscriptions, including procurement and contract oversight.

·       Experience working across multiple countries or in West Africa, with an understanding of the operating context in Nigeria, Liberia and/or Sierra Leone considered an advantage.

·       Familiarity with data protection, privacy and safeguarding standards applicable to digital tools used with youth participants.

·       Strong strategic thinking and digital transformation leadership skills.

·       Sound technical knowledge of mobile data collection tools, MIS/dashboards, e-learning platforms and digital advisory/agri-technology solutions.

·       Excellent project and vendor management skills, with the ability to manage multiple digital initiatives across countries simultaneously.

·       Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for programme decision-making.

·       Excellent stakeholder engagement, coaching and capacity-building skills, including the ability to build digital literacy among non-technical staff and youth participants.

·       Strong communication, presentation and report-writing skills.

·       High level of professionalism, integrity, innovation and accountability.

·       Ability to work independently across multiple

## 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://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs](https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs) no later than Two Weeks 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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