Research and Delivery Support Assistant

# Research and Delivery Support Assistant > International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) · Ibadan, Nigeria · — · Posted 2026-10-16 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** NRS ## Description The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at the Institute. **Position:      Research and Delivery Support Assistant** **Contract:       2-year renewable contract**                                             **Location: Ibadan** **Closing Date: 22 October 2026** **DUTIES** **A.     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 **B.      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 **QUALIFICATION** 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 **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://referrals.workable.com/iita/jobs/](https://referrals.workable.com/iita/jobs/) no later than One Week 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.**_ ## Apply [Apply at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)](https://apply.workable.com/iita/j/13776046EB/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)