# Training Officer - Lagos

> International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) · Lagos, Nigeria · — · Posted 2026-09-12

**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 Kano.

**Position:      Training Officer**

**Contract:       2-year renewable contract**                                            

**Location: Kano**

**Closing Date: 21 September 2026**

**DUTIES**

·       Coordinate state-level training needs assessments and support adaptation of the program's technical, business and soft-skills curricula to the local context and value chains.

·       Plan and schedule training cohorts, mobilizing and confirming venues, facilitators, mentors and participants in collaboration with the State Admin and Logistics Officer.

·       Coordinate the identification, orientation and support of qualified local facilitators and mentors (experienced agribusiness professionals with a minimum of five years of relevant experience) to deliver training and ongoing coaching to participants.

·       Oversee delivery of training at Youth Agribusiness Parks and other designated centers, ensuring sessions are practical, hands-on and of consistent quality across cohorts.

·       Coordinate delivery of specialized, inclusive training for persons with disabilities using adapted tools and approaches, and for internally displaced youth using multilingual, context-specific methods, in line with program guidance.

·       Support implementation of the Start Them Early Program (STEP) in secondary schools within the state, including coordination with school administrators and state education officials.

·       Track participant attendance, progress and completion for each training cohort, and maintain accurate training records/data for the program's M&E system.

·       Coordinate distribution of training materials and starter kits to participants upon completion of training, working with the State Admin and Logistics Officer.

·       Support linkage of trained participants to mentorship, youth clusters/cooperatives, finance and market actors, and workforce placement opportunities, in coordination with relevant program teams.

·       Collect participant feedback and training outcome data and use it to inform continuous improvement of training delivery in the state.

·       Prepare periodic training reports (participation, completion rates, quality observations, challenges) for the State Field Coordinator and PMO.

·       Ensure all training activities comply with IITA's safeguarding, gender-inclusion and health and safety standards.

·       Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

## Requirements

**QUALIFICATION**

Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, Agricultural Extension, Agribusiness, Education or a related field with a minimum of 3–5 years of experience in agricultural training, extension services, vocational training or youth capacity-building programs is required.

**COMPETENCIES**

The ideal candidate must have:

·       Sound technical knowledge of at least one of the program's priority value chains (poultry, aquaculture, horticulture, rice, maize, cassava).

·       Demonstrated experience designing or delivering adult-learning and hands-on/practical training, including for diverse groups (youth, women, persons with disabilities, displaced persons).

·       Strong facilitation, coaching and mentoring skills.

·       Good record keeping and reporting skills, with basic proficiency in Microsoft Office.

·       Good understanding of the state's local context, communities and language(s).

·       Willingness to travel frequently within the state/district, including to Youth Agribusiness Parks and rural training locations.

·       Strong training coordination and facilitation skills.

·       Knowledge of adult learning principles and capacity development approaches.

·       Excellent presentation and communication skills.

·       Strong organizational and event coordination abilities.

·       Ability to manage multiple training activities simultaneously.

·       Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.

·       Good report writing and documentation skills.

·       Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and digital learning platforms.

## 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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