Graduate Job at IITA – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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Apply for the Graduate Job at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)!

IITA (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture) is guided by an ambitious strategy–to lift 11.5 million people out of poverty and revitalize 7.5 million hectares of farmland by 2020. We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries.

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) offers several benefits, including the opportunity for professional growth within a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment. Benefits often include a competitive salary, health insurance, free lunch, internet access, and a conducive, serene campus environment.

Individuals interested in the Graduate Job at IITA should review the details, requirements, and application process provided below.

Middle School English Teacher

• Job Type: Full Time
• Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
• Category: Graduate Job
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria
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Job Details:

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Middle School English Teacher.
• 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 the One CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food-secure future. Please visit for more information on IITA.
• The International School of IITA is an integral part of the Institute and educates not only research scientist’s children, but also IITA managers children and locals. The International School of IITA educates children from 2 to 16 years of age through the IB framework. More information can be found at:
• We are seeking a Middle School (MYP) English Teacher with international experience, a lover of learning and inquiry-based education. This is a tentative talent pool position, created to identify and prequalify strong candidates for upcoming opportunities as the school is going through an expansion.
• As a Middle School English Teacher within lITA, you will contribute to the continued education of secondary school aged students. Our students are from a variety of nations, both African and further afield.

Position Responsibilities
Commitment to creating a positive and balanced learning environment:

• Ensure a positive and disciplined approach to mutual respect is consistently fostered.
• Ensure planning is completed punctually in accordance with the IBO framework and course guidelines.
• Foster teaching that demonstrates a strong understanding and effective use of the IITA School’s written curriculum and policies.
• Provide concrete evidence of lesson preparation and effective use of resources.
• Ensure lessons are suitably differentiated to address diverse abilities and learning styles.
• Communicate lesson objectives clearly to students and provide opportunities for them to reflect on and evaluate their learning.
• Create opportunities for students to develop teamwork and collaborative learning skills.
• Make deliberate efforts to ensure lessons are enjoyable and relevant to the pupils.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow a prescriptive course and syllabus while enhancing instruction with additional teaching resources and activities.
• Create opportunities that promote intercultural understanding.
• Ensure the teaching space is organized, stimulating, and attractive, with student work well displayed and updated regularly.
• Encourage students to continue learning independently.
• Include additional staff in lesson planning and utilize them efficiently.
• Ensure cover work is planned and prepared in case of absence.
• Maintain close collaboration and effective communication between students and teachers.
• Maintain cooperative and supportive professional relationships with teachers, parents, and students.
• Teaching load: Maximum of 25 to 30 lessons per week.

Assessment of students’ academic development and well-being:

• Assess new students where appropriate and advise on the level of support needed.
• Ensure student progress is continuously assessed using a variety of methods.
• Maintain regular records of progress to clearly show steps taken in preparation for final assessment.
• Follow established procedures when communicating with parents about concerns that may hinder academic success.
• Complete all school requirements for record‑keeping and assessment punctually.
• Monitor the well‑being of each student and record any significant information.

Commitment to reflection and improvement of personal practice:

• Participate actively in the teacher evaluation programme.
• Participate in the peer observation programme.
• Independently seek opportunities to extend professional expertise and stay informed about current educational practices.
• Participate in in‑house professional development trainings, as well as relevant external courses and conferences.

Be an active participant in school life:

• Take an active role in school improvement initiatives.
• Share professional expertise with colleagues.
• Attend and contribute meaningfully to all required meetings.
• Perform break‑time supervision as directed.
• Contribute to the extra‑curricular programme.
• Encourage parental interest, involvement, and support for Parent–Teacher events.
• Be familiar with school policies and able to answer parents’ everyday queries.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements:

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English Language or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an International teaching school approved by an international schools association or body (e.g IBO, CIA, AISAN, COBIS, CIS, AISA).

Core Competencies:

• Excellent level of English language and teaching skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Experience in an MYP School.
• Experience in a small school setting with International experience.

Middle School Science Teacher

• Job Type: Full Time
• Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
• Category: Graduate Job
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria
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Job Details

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Middle School Science Teacher.
• 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 the One CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food-secure future. Please visit for more information on IITA.
• The International School of IITA is an integral part of the Institute and educates not only research scientist’s children, but also IITA managers children and locals. The International School of IITA educates children from 2 to 16 years of age through the IB framework. More information can be found at:
• We are seeking a Middle School (MYP) Science specialist with international experience, a lover of learning and inquiry-based education. This is a tentative talent pool position, created to identify and prequalify strong candidates for upcoming opportunities as the school is going through an expansion.
• As a Middle School Science Teacher within lITA, you will contribute to the continued education of secondary school aged students. Our students are from a variety of nations, both African and further afield.

Position Responsibilities
Commitment to creating a positive and balanced learning environment:

• Ensure a positive and disciplined approach to mutual respect is consistently fostered.
• Ensure planning is completed punctually in accordance with the IBO framework and course guidelines.
• Foster teaching that demonstrates a strong understanding and effective use of the IITA School’s written curriculum and policies.
• Provide concrete evidence of lesson preparation and effective use of resources.
• Ensure lessons are suitably differentiated to address diverse abilities and learning styles.
• Communicate lesson objectives clearly to students and provide opportunities for them to reflect on and evaluate their learning.
• Create opportunities for students to develop teamwork and collaborative learning skills.
• Make deliberate efforts to ensure lessons are enjoyable and relevant to the pupils.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow a prescriptive course and syllabus while enhancing instruction with additional teaching resources and activities.
• Create opportunities that promote intercultural understanding.
• Ensure the teaching space is organized, stimulating, and attractive, with student work well displayed and updated regularly.
• Encourage students to continue learning independently.
• Include additional staff in lesson planning and utilize them efficiently.
• Ensure cover work is planned and prepared in case of absence.
• Maintain close collaboration and effective communication between students and teachers.
• Maintain cooperative and supportive professional relationships with teachers, parents, and students.
• Teaching load: Maximum of 25 to 30 lessons per week.

Assessment of students’ academic development and well-being:

• Assess new students where appropriate and advise on the level of support needed.
• Ensure student progress is continuously assessed using a variety of methods.
• Maintain regular records of progress to clearly show steps taken in preparation for final assessment.
• Follow established procedures when communicating with parents about concerns that may hinder academic success.
• Complete all school requirements for record‑keeping and assessment punctually.
• Monitor the well‑being of each student and record any significant information.

Commitment to reflection and improvement of personal practice:

• Participate actively in the teacher evaluation programme.
• Participate in the peer observation programme.
• Independently seek opportunities to extend professional expertise and stay informed about current educational practices.
• Participate in in‑house professional development trainings, as well as relevant external courses and conferences.

Be an active participant in school life:

• Take an active role in school improvement initiatives.
• Share professional expertise with colleagues.
• Attend and contribute meaningfully to all required meetings.
• Perform break‑time supervision as directed.
• Contribute to the extra‑curricular programme.
• Encourage parental interest, involvement, and support for Parent–Teacher events.
• Be familiar with school policies and be able to answer parents’ everyday queries.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirement:

Educational Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Educational Science or any related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an International teaching school approved by an international schools association or body (e.g IBO, CIA, AISAN, COBIS, CIS, AISA).

Core Competencies:

• Excellent level of English language and teaching skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Experience in an MYP School.
• Experience in a small school setting with international experience.

Lead, Science of Scaling & Head, MELIA

• Job Type: Full Time
• Required Qualification: PhD
• Category: Graduate Job
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria
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Job Details:

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Lead Science of Scaling & Head of Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning, and Impact Assessment (MELIA)
• 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. Please visit for more information on IITA.
• The successful candidate will provide leadership in institutionalizing the Science of Scaling at IITA, focusing on addressing key research questions related to the scaling of the Institute’s innovations. This includes documenting and sharing data and lessons learned on scaling & delivery activities.
• The candidate will also provide strong leadership for establishing and nurturing a strong, integrated, and effective institutional Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (ME&L) framework for IITA.

Position Responsibilities
Science of Scaling (50%):

• Lead the design and development of a Science of Scaling framework (e.g., research questions regarding the effectiveness of different scaling pathways being used) to implement the Science of Scaling across IITA projects and programs in collaboration with the R4D and P4D Directorates.
• Provide strategic leadership in advancing the Science of Scaling aimed at generating evidence and lessons from IITA’s scaling and delivery efforts to inform the co-design and implementation of effective scaling interventions tailored to African agriculture.
• Provide guidance in identifying and assembling key components of the Science of Scaling in collaboration with the R4D and P4D Directorates.
• Identify potential scalable innovations, evaluate their readiness for scaling, and develop strategies for scaling following the Innovation Packages and Scaling Readiness (IPSR) framework of the CGIAR.
• Mainstream the Science of Scaling framework in the overall ME&L activities of projects, programs, and the overall institutional ME&L framework, including processes and tools for verifiable data generation in order to document scaling pathways and resulting outputs and outcomes
• Synthesize the data and lessons learned from implementing the Science of Scaling framework to support the overall IITA KPIs and as input into the P4D strategic plan.
• Develop staff capacity to conduct ME&L to support the science of scaling across hubs, country offices, and programs/projects.
• Lead or contribute to publication of research results in international, peer-reviewed journals (Thompson-indexed journals with impact factor).
• Lead or contribute to the development of research proposals and other fundraising activities.
• Lead a team of scientists conducting both strategic and action research on innovation scaling.

Institutional MELIA (50%):

• Develop an institutional ME&L framework and related infrastructure that supports data collection and analysis across IITA’s programs and projects, with a focus on data related to the Institute’s Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Lead the alignment of IITA’s Institutional KPIs and the CGIAR System Level Strategic Outcomes for overall performance and contributions of IITA to the CGIAR.
• Collaborate with the impact assessment team to streamline methodologies for measuring results and collate/aggregate impact assessment results to provide a broad picture of IITA’s progress toward its KPIs.
• Review progress on achieving institutional objectives and provide IITA Management with information about important lessons learned.
• Coordinate the institute-wide ME&L Community of Practice (ME&L COP) that includes ME&L professionals and focal persons of projects both at HQ and in hubs.
• Represent IITA on the CGIAR ME&L groups, and regional ME&L communities of practice and maintain/develop ME&L-related collaborative relationships with strategic partners on behalf of IITA.
• Prepare, publish, and share communication materials documenting research outcomes and impacts and lessons learned across IITA, CGIAR Programs, and projects.
• Support Program/project teams in the development and implementation of ME&L systems that satisfy institutional and donor standards, which include:
• MEL plans with a clearly-defined results framework (addressing institutional and donor needs) and reflecting causal models.
• Procedures for data collection, collation, analysis, reporting, & use for decision-making.
• Monitoring, documentation, and learning approaches that are integrated, aligned, and mainstreamed into project activities and coordinated with stakeholders.
• Plans for evaluation studies on outcome and impact-level achievements

Jo Requirements:

Educational Qualifications:

• The candidate should hold a Ph.D. degree from a reputable university in agricultural innovation systems, agricultural extension, agricultural economics, development economics, or related fields.

Core Competencies:

• At least 10 years of relevant work experience in scaling science, adoption and impact assessment, innovation systems analysis, or broader socioeconomics research.
• Excellent track record of scaling research as demonstrated in scientific publications relevant to the work.
• Experience in developing and implementing institutional and project-level ME&L frameworks.
• Experience in grant proposal writing and resource mobilisation.
• Proven leadership skills and providing guidance to a team of staff across Science Areas.
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced by the capacity to prepare and deliver clear and concise presentations.
• Work experience within multicultural teams and international organizations or companies, and highly knowledgeable of Africa’s social, agricultural, and rural development and economic development issues, questions, and challenges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, and French will be an advantage.

Proposal Development Assistant

• Job Type: Full Time
• Required Qualification: BSC/HND/BA
• Category: Graduate Job
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria
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Job Details:

• The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria Nationals for the position below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.

DUTIES:

• Provide support to staff and proposal teams in completing proposal summary forms.
• Assign projects to the appropriate science areas on summary forms, in consultation with the Proposal Team Lead.
• Review proposal summary forms against corresponding agreements to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment of information, escalating discrepancies for clarification and resolution.
• Conduct daily searches to identify and analyse funding opportunities aligned with IITA’s strategy.
• Provide guidance to staff on navigating the proposal automation system.
• Contribute to the preparation of comprehensive weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on funding call searches and publications.
• Track and compile compliance monitoring reports from the Proposal Call Automation System for submission to the Senior Management Team.
• Support staff in developing proposal budgets.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and donor guidelines during the proposal development phase.
• Assist in completing relevant administrative information as required by funding call guidelines.
• Retrieve proposal and project-related information from the project database as needed.
• Assist in maintaining the unit’s intranet platform, including uploading and updating relevant policy documents, workflows, templates, checklists, manuals, and related resources.
• Support the creation and updating of content on the unit’s activities for social media platforms.
• Collaborate with team members to develop training modules, provide guidance, and deliver capacity-building sessions for IITA colleagues and partners.
• Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Job Requirements:

• BSC/HND Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration Agriculture, or related courses with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be proficient in the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Be familiar with donor guidelines, grants, and the proposal development process.
• Possess strong organizational skills.
• Have the ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

Project Coordinator:

• Job Type: Contract
• Required Qualification: MSC/MA/MBA
• Category: Graduate Job
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria
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Job Details:

• Consult with the TDGG principal investigator and project lead, and undertake the day-to-day running of dairy genetics gains activities in Nigeria.
• Assist the TDGG Pl to ensure the effective and flexible coordination and implementation of TDGG activities in Nigeria.
• Undertake high-level pitching and coordination of related national dairy cattle identification, performance recording, and genetic evaluation initiatives, in consultation with the ILRI Country Representative.
• Provide training, mentorship and supervision /support to the program Site Coordinators (SCs).
• Coordinate and undertake joint initiatives with TDGG and relevant public-private actors to support breeding service delivery (i.e. Artificial Insemination).
• Deliver program activities in the country in close collaboration with key actors in dairy-sector development, particularly the Federal Ministry of Livestock and the State and Regional Directorates, to ensure strong and effective linkages between TDGG and major dairy industry stakeholders. With the full knowledge of the Program’s Principal Investigator (PI), TDGG’s program lead, and Country PI, maintain regular and effective communication between the TDGG – The country partner teams and the ILRI project team to ensure the quality and timeliness of project deliverables.
• Observe the project schedules and timescales, liaise with the country Pl and ILRI to ensure project documents (financial, technical and meeting reports, and feedback) are prepared in accordance with the agreed schedules and within timescales.
• Coordinate and prepare timely and quality documentation/implementation reports to be submitted to ILRI, including contributing to the packaging of feedback to farmers. Support development and implementation of the agreed work plans and maintain records on technical and financial aspects of project operation, including project activities and their outcomes, as well as minutes, decisions and recommendations from meetings and workshops.
• Ensure that all partners, beneficiaries, and stakeholders are appropriately and timely informed and involved in the program activities.
• Provide links to all existing and potential stakeholders/collaborators by being proactive, responsive, and effectively dealing with program-related concerns/issues.
• Ensure effective dissemination of knowledge and insights gained, learnings as well as tools and methodologies to program stakeholders and the broader audience.
• Identify potential related activities to which the planned program activities would be synergistic and communicate/share with the Program Management Team (PMT) for further action.

Job Requirements:

• MSc in the Agricultural field (animal breeding or animal production), Science in animal production or Veterinary Medicine with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Possess experience in managing and or supporting commercial livestock business.
• Execute the design and evidence-led implementation of dairy businesses.
• Manage the delivery of improved livestock seed systems in Nigeria and the Western Africa region.
• Demonstrate Good judgement, adaptability and willingness to take initiative when appropriate.
• Maintain excellent interpersonal communication abilities and strong personal organisation skills.
• Develop Experience in drafting and managing work plans, results-based budgets and systems to monitor and report progress.
• Utilize GitHub or other version control systems.

Benefits

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

Research Associate – Data Systems:

• Job Type: Contract
• Required Qualification: MSC/MA/MBA
• Category: Graduate Job
• Location: Oyo | Nigeria
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Job Details:

• Contribute to livestock genetic data management systems (collation, processing and storage) and tools for use in the AADGG project.
• 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.
• 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.

Job 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.
• Demonstrate a high level of computer literacy, with proficiency in essential office software and digital tools.
• Showcase experience of ODK/ONA
• 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).