# Technical Officer

**Company:** [International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA)](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/93EUjS8e5iiKKSYoM8FPpG.md)
**Location:** Ibadan, Nigeria
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Department:** NRS

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## Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.

**Position : Technical Officer**

**Duration : 6 months’ renewable**                                                      

**Location : Ibadan**

**Closing Date: 10 July, 2026**

**DUTIES :**

-   Conduct assessment on community business opportunities for youth, women, and vulnerable populations during field visits.
-   Conduct, with support of local partners, comprehensive market assessments on various agricultural products and services.
-   Assess training facilities and schools to ensure technical adequacy and readiness for agricultural programs.
-   Conduct skill gap assessments for onboarded youth and women groups.
-   Collect field data for monitoring and evaluation activities to track program performance.
-   Support program partners in establishing a range of pilot innovations and farm enterprises run by youth and women.
-   Participate in mindset activities using advocacy and tree planting campaigns to promote technical innovation adoption.
-   Draft and compile routine field reports to document project activities, technical assessments, and the performance of pilot enterprises.
-   Perform any other job related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

## Requirements

**QUALIFICATION:**                                        

 BSc/HND in Agriculture or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well structured environment.

**COMPETENCIES:**

The ideal candidate must:

-   Have strong background in agriculture or agribusiness, with data collection, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
-   Be hardworking, dependable, result-oriented, and detail-oriented, with the ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
-   Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in diverse teams, including women and vulnerable groups.
-   Physically fit and willing to work in varying weather conditions, with availability for regular in-country travel.

## Benefits

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