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: Senior Research Support Officer
Job ID: STS2026-08
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 6 months’ renewable
Duties
Develop and test research instruments, including questionnaires, interview guides, and data collection templates. Also participate in field data collection.
Collect, enter, clean, code, and manage quantitative and qualitative data while ensuring data security and confidentiality at all times.
Conduct literature searches and reviews relevant to the study. Summarize research findings from academic and grey literature.
Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis and report writing using appropriate software and methods. It will include tables, charts, preparation and summaries of research findings.
Prepare activity reports and documentation of research processes.
Perform other research-related duties assigned by the supervisor.
RequirementsQualification:BSc/HND in Agriculture, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Public Health, Development Studies, or a related field performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:Experience in research, survey implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and data collection.
Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods, with experience using data analysis tools such as SPSS, STATA, R, KoboToolbox, SurveyCTO, or ODK being an added advantage.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
Application Closing DateNot Specified.
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