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Research Associate - Data Systems

Job Description

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 suitable Nigeria Nationals to fill the position below at the Institute’s headquarters:

 

Job Title: Research Associate - Data Systems

Job Ref: NRS2026-08
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 3-year renewable contract   

Responsibilities

  • Duties

    • Contribute to livestock genetic data management systems (collation, processing and storage) and tools for use in the AADGG project.
    • Implement and monitor Quality Assurance (QA) protocols and routines, including safe and remote back-up of database systems and tools.
    • Keep up to date with the latest tools and resources, including open-source software, for the collection, management, storage and sharing of information.
    • Ensure the confidentiality and security of information collected and all relevant data management systems.
    • Support and develop existing tools and systems used for data capture.
    • Respond to ICT support requests from field agents in a timely manner.
    • Write procedures and software to import/ export data from/to appropriate database systems and share these for further analyses and interpretation.

Education + Experience

  • Requirements
    Qualifications:

    • BSc / HND in Information Systems, Database Management, Computer Science, or any other related courses with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

    Competencies:
    The ideal candidate must:

    • Possess experience in writing and maintaining Android applications.
    • Utilize GitHub or other version control system.
    • Exhibit excellent interpersonal communication and good personal organization skills.
    • Have master experience in writing and maintaining API endpoints (Symphony framework).
    • Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, with proficiency in essential office software and digital tools.
    • Showcase experience of ODK/ONA

    Benefits

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

     

    How to Apply
    Interested and qualified candidates should:
    Click here to apply

    Application Deadline  20th March, 2026.

Job Overview

  • Date Posted: Mar 8, 2026
  • Job Location (Country):Nigeria
  • Job Location (State): Oyo
  • Salary Offer: (NGN) 0 - 0 / Monthly
  • Application Deadline: Mar 20, 2026
  • Gender: Not required
  • Bachelors/HND
  • Qualification Bachelors/HND
  • Experience: 5 Year
  • Employment Status: Full-time

About the Company

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