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 to fill the position below:

Job Title: Farm Worker

Ref No: STS2025-14
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Contract: 6 months’ renewable

Duties
Farm Operations Support:

• Assist in feeding, watering, and cleaning of livestock.
• Support crop and forage production activities, including planting, weeding, and harvesting.
• Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of farm facilities.
• Assist in routine checks and report any issues with animals or equipment.
• Provide support during experimental setups and sample collection.

Basic Data Recording:

• Record daily farm activities in logbooks or digital forms.
• Support data collection during experiments under supervision.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of recorded data.
• Report observations and anomalies to supervisors promptly.
• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• O’level Certificate with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience in farm work, especially livestock and crop handling.
• Have basic literacy and the ability to record information accurately.
• Be willing to work in a production environment and perform physical tasks.
• Ability to follow instructions and work in a team.

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

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2025.