National Electronic Labour Exchange
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 applyApplication Deadline 20th March, 2026.
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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
- Qualification Bachelors/HND
- Experience: 5 Year
- Employment Status: Full-time
Bachelors/HND
About the Company
- Company Name: National Electronic Labour Exchange
- Address:Central Business District
- Website:https://www.nelex.gov.ng
- Email:[email protected]