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Research and Delivery Support Assistant at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
October 16, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Duties
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
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
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
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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
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
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
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.