Company Info
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit organization that develops agricultural technologies to address Africa’s most urgent problems, including hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the destruction of natural resources. We promote employment, strengthen food and nutrition security, improve livelihoods, and safeguard the integrity of natural resources through collaborating with numerous partners across sub-Saharan Africa. IITA is a component of CGIAR, a cooperation for international agricultural research to ensure future food security.
1). Technical Assistant
Job Code: NRSSTS2023-010
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Type: Temporary (Short-term Contract)
Description
- Work in close collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant in data recording and entry for monitoring parameters and production data to support specific research or management projects.
- Assist in compiling and filing event registers and updating data in the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) system.
- Assist in the implementation of a farm characterization survey in Nasarawa State to identify smallholder farmers as potential two to three SME GIFT hatchery operators and 100 out-grower farmers in Nasarawa.
- Assist Aquaculture Technology Transfer Officer to set up two to three SME GIFT hatchery operators in Ogun, Kwara, and Nasarawa States.
- Assist Aquaculture Technology Transfer Officer to organize identified growout farmers in Ogun, Kwara and Nasarawa to start the GIFT growout pilots.
- Assist the finance team in the procurement of hapa nets and feeds for the GIFT SME hatchery operators and grow-out farmers.
- Raise issues with the Officer-in-Charge of Nigeria for troubleshooting.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
Qualifications
- B.Sc / HND in Fisheries, Animal Science or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years experience in aquaculture farm operations particularly in tilapia with a well-structured environment.
Competencies:
- The ideal candidate must: Be experienced in aquaculture farm data collection, farm record keeping, and monitoring, preferably in donor-funded or not-for-profit environment setup.
- Be computer literate and have basic data processing knowledge.
Benefits
- We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
6th June, 2023.
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2). Digital Agriculture Action Manager
Ref. No: DDG-R4D/DAA/M/05/23
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 3 years
About IITA’s Digital Agriculture Action (DAA)
- IITA’s strategy incorporates information communication technologies (ICTs) and big data for the digitalization of the research, development, and delivery process, communications, knowledge sharing, and service delivery through tailor-made digital tools and solutions, data repositories, and web apps. As part of the revised strategy 2023-2030, IITA will implement an initiative on “Integrating Big Data and ICTs for Smart Transformation of African Agriculture”.
- The initiative aims to harness the power of digital technologies to design and scale new digital tools, solutions, services, and approaches to accelerate the delivery of agricultural innovations to empower rural and urban households and transfer knowledge and skills to enhance capacity and generate income-earning opportunities, especially for the youth and women.
- The DAA emphasizes bridging the digital divide by developing inclusive strategies and solutions sensitive to gender, different socioeconomic and age groups, language, user preferences, and capabilities, especially to benefit marginalized communities due to low digital literacy.
Digital Agricultural Action (DAA) Manager:
- IITA seeks a candidate for appointment as a ‘Manager’ who ill provide leadership and strategic direction for DAA. The incumbent will work with the Digital Working Group of IITA along with the relevant IITA staff and counterparts in the partner organizations in defining requirements, co-design fit-for-purpose ICT solutions, and implementing activities to realize the objectives of the Digital Agriculture Action.
- The position will be part of the RAFS Science Area of the R4D Directorate.
Position Key Responsibilities
Develop/Improve Integrated ICT Platform For Digital Agriculture Action:
- Integrate digital data and develop/enhance the use of available ICTs for discovery research, decision support, development, delivery, and knowledge sharing to ensure widescale adoption for impact.
- Develop a strategy to improve the efficiency of ICT uses within IITA and its partner programs and encourage bundling of complementary apps for simultaneous promotion.
- Create avenues for interoperability of databases and ICT apps using APIs for metadata analysis and analytics for decision support and machine learning models and AI for trends, analytics, data visualization, data-driven decisions, and forecasting.
- Co-develop and execute a Digital Agriculture strategy aligning with the goals and objectives in accordance with the Digital Agriculture initiative plans and in consultation with the IITA Digital Working Group and the senior management team.
- Coordinate the development of a suite of ICT packages for targeted digitalization of value chains, including development/improving existing ICTs (Web and Mobile Apps, and others) to promote and modernize research, service delivery, and extension.
- Co-design digital advisory services to enable crop advisory information access to various user groups and typologies to improve service delivery to farmers and other value chain actors.
- Set up a dynamic graphical dashboard on the IITA webpage to summarize the progress and key achievements of the IITA activities, and access actionable information.
Coordinate Activities of the Digital Agriculture Action:
- Lead the Digital Agricultural team in implementing and managing activities and collaborating with different staff in IITA and partners to integrate digital initiatives into broader strategies.
- Prepare annual work plans, targets, performance indicators, and progress reports and provide advice and guidance for implementing the Digital Agricultural Initiative.
- Oversee the development and implementation of use cases and promotion campaigns, including website and social media presence, to encourage a higher adoption rate of digital solutions in agriculture.
- Support IITA staff and partners in identifying opportunities to introduce and strengthen digital technologies to support agriculture research, development, and delivery, facilitate market access for farmers and entrepreneurs, including youth and women, and exchange information.
- Develop ICT Community of Practice (iCOP) at IITA and coordinate its activities, including creating an enabling platform for the co-development of digital solutions, nurturing new ideas, designing promotional campaigns, conducting capacity development activities, and documentation of best practices and success cases.
Evaluate User Landscape and Guide the Development of fit-for-purpose ICT applications:
- Facilitate an assessment of the digital agriculture landscape at IITA and partners to identify gaps, opportunities, and areas for strengthening in consultation with stakeholders (including developers, input providers, policymakers, enablers, users, and beneficiaries) with a focus on scope, content, digital services needs for various applications in alignment with IITA strategy.
- Provide recommendations for developing novel digital tools and improving existing tools to enhance the decision support systems, communications, outreach, capacity development, and operational efficiency.
- Identify opportunities for partnerships in promoting and supporting digital agriculture with public and private sectors.
- Organize training and awareness activities for various stakeholders on developing and applying digital tools for the most efficient use and data sharing.
- Facilitate cost-benefit analyses of use cases of various digital tools and provide recommendations for improving efficiency and benefits from using digital tools, including business models for promotion and adoption of various ICT decision support tools.
- Organize feedback surveys for stakeholders and user feedback on content, suitability, the relevance of applications to end-means, operational costs, sustainability for learning, and continuous improvement.
- Document and disseminate the best practices and success cases.
Develop sustainable plans for Digital Agriculture Action:
- Engage in resource mobilization activities in collaboration with the IITA team and partners on generating new solutions, enhancing available tools, and promoting their uses, and capacity development activities.
- Ensure the security of ICT assets from malware and phishing threats and compliance with data security and privacy policies.
- Participate in the technical review and consultation meetings organized by the IITA and other stakeholders to promote and gain support for digital agriculture.
- Stay up to date on digital trends and new technologies and make recommendations for their adoption and implementation.
- Provide regular reports to senior management on the performance of the Digital Agriculture Action and recommend areas for improvement.
- Perform any other job-related duties relevant to Digital Agriculture Action assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications and Experience:
- The candidate should have a Master’s Degree / MBA in a relevant field, such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Digital Marketing, Agribusiness, Quantitative Methods, or Development Studies.
- Working knowledge on developing Web and mobile applications, AI/Machine learning, and developing digital products for development are advantageous.
Core Competencies:
- Strong technical skills in developing and using digital technologies and tools in the agriculture value chain and good knowledge of Web and Mobile Apps, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and geospatial tools.
- At least five years of experience in a leadership role in projects relevant to digital agriculture, ICT development/extension, or digitalization.
- Proven experience designing ICT applications and digital advisory products focusing on user relevance.
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful digital strategies, project management methodologies, and delivering outputs on time and within the budget limit.
- Strong technical skills, knowledge of digital marketing platforms, tools, and techniques, and continuous improvement.
- Experience working with multi-stakeholders, including development partners, farmers, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and engage in multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to manage and work with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team.
- Experience in planning and managing budgets and system-level risk assessment and control.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- The contract will be for an initial period of three years. IITA offers an internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.
Application Closing Date
21st June, 2023.
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3). Head Teacher, International School of IITA
Ref. No: DDG-CS/IITA/S/HT/05/23
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 3 years
Background
- The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the internationally recruited position of Head Teacher, International School of IITA.
- 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.
- The International School of IITA offers a unique and rewarding work environment for educators and staff. The school is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School that offers the IB Primary Years Programme, providing a world-class education to the children of nationally and internationally recruited staff at IITA.
- The school’s mission is to provide a comprehensive education that emphasizes the development of critical thinking, problem-solving, and effective communication skills in a multicultural and multilingual setting.
- The school community is committed to academic excellence, personal development, and social responsibility. Teachers at the school have the opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and passionate team that is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of their students.
- Additionally, the school provides international professional development opportunities for its staff, helping to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful educators.
- The school also offers a collaborative work environment, where staff members are encouraged to share ideas and best practices. With access to state-of-the-art facilities, a commitment to academic excellence, and a supportive work environment, the school is an excellent choice for anyone looking to make a positive impact on the lives of students.
- Located in Nigeria, the 1000-hectare IITA campus is situated in a serene and secure location, surrounded by lush vegetation, a lake, and a forest centre. This natural environment provides a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, making it the perfect place to call home.
- Not only does the campus offer a beautiful and peaceful environment, but it also provides a wide range of recreational and educational facilities that are available to residents.
- IITA provides a wide range of sports and recreation facilities onsite for the use of residents. These include a swimming pool, a basketball court, a football field, tennis courts, a squash court, and a golf course. IITA also has a well-equipped gymnasium, making it easy to stay active and healthy while living on campus.
- The IITA Forest Centre is a unique feature of the campus, which provides a natural environment for learning, research, and relaxation. The forest is a great place to take a walk and explore the local flora and fauna, as well as a place to relax and unwind.
- Not only does the IITA campus offer a beautiful natural environment and recreational facilities, but it also provides a wide range of educational opportunities in tropical agriculture and other environmental issues. IITA has research facilities such as a library, a herbarium, world-class laboratories, and a gene bank. The Knowledge Center (Library) has a wide range of books, journals, and other resources, making it easy to stay up to date on the latest research.
- The herbarium is a collection of dried plant specimens, which is used for research and identification of plant species. The laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and are used for research in various fields including plant breeding, genetics, and biotechnology.
- The gene bank is a repository of plant genetic materials, which is used for research and conservation of plant diversity. These facilities provide exceptional opportunities for educators to develop outstanding learning experiences for their students.
- The school’s mission is to develop internationally minded, lifelong learners who will be knowledgeable, caring, and open-minded, through inquiry-based learning, to create a better and more peaceful world. The school has the vision to be a world-class school that develops students who will be internationally minded, lifelong learners in a conducive, supportive, and safe environment.
- The Head Teacher’s role is to provide strategic leadership and professional management for The International School of IITA. This will secure success and improvement for the school; ensure high-quality education and personalised learning for all its pupils and high standards and achievement in all areas of the school’s work.
Position Responsibilities
- The Head Teacher will provide input as required in the development of international standard educational activities for school-age children in IITA.
- The Head Teacher will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for IITA in Ibadan.
At the International School of IITA:
The head teacher is:
- A 21st-century leader, comfortable with technology integration.
- Committed to promoting academic excellence in all areas.
- Committed to embodying international mindedness and the IB Learner Profile.
Strategic Leadership:
The head teacher will:
- Lead a strategic review of the school mission, vision, and strategy with stakeholders in the school and IITA community.
- Ensure the school strategic plan reflects a commitment to the IB mission and philosophy alongside a commitment to the vision of IITA and CGIAR.
- Promote the school within IITA, Ibadan, Nigeria, and internationally to enable IITA to recruit the best staff from across the globe to further its mission.
- Lead the pedagogical leadership team and school management team.
- Identify key issues within the school and report to/advise the IITA Management.
- ensure that the school remains at the forefront of educational thinking.
Educational Management:
The head teacher is:
- Responsible for the supervision, appraisal, and professional development of staff. This may be done directly or through members of the management team.
- Responsible for the coordination and leadership of curriculum review and development of all sections recommended in the PYP Authorisation Report and the new PYP Programme Standards and Practices in conjunction with the pedagogical leadership team, ensuring the school is fully prepared for the re-authorization visit in 2024.
- Responsible for admission of new students to the school.
- Responsible for the coordination of assemblies and special events in conjunction with the pedagogical leadership team.
- Responsible for the oversight of curriculum enhancement activities in the school.
- Responsible for regular independent assessment of children’s progress in the school using appropriate benchmarking tools.
- Responsible for ensuring the school achieves and maintains international accreditation in line with the agreed strategic plan.
People Management:
The head teacher will:
- Review the school organogram as necessary and oversee all recruitment and appointments in school alongside the IITA People and Culture Unit.
- Oversee the in-service staff training for school staff including in-house training, national training, and international training.
- Maintain a strong sense of unity within the school community.
- promote high standards of behaviour in the school.
- Build and promote a strong sense of motivation among staff and other members of the school community.
Across IITA more widely:
The head teacher will:
- Support IITA to develop environmental education and agricultural education programmes by providing pedagogical input as required.
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for IITA in Ibadan.
- Provide advice on child safeguarding in other IITA stations as necessary.
- Identify areas of concern within the International School, other childcare provisions, and IITA HQ more widely regarding child safeguarding and report to IITA Management.
Requirements
Educational Qualifications and Experience:
- Graduate Degree (Master’s) in International Education, Education Management, Education Leadership, or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of international experience as head of school or administrator of a sizeable school division.
- Fluency in English.
Core Competencies:
- A passionate, capable, and committed school leader with the capacity, skills, and knowledge to lead the faculty.
- A high visibility leader with an open, warm, and friendly demeanour.
- A team player who is inspired to collaborate, excited to explore new ideas, and willing to learn from others.
- An excellent communicator with strong writing and speaking skills.
- A confident leader who displays humility, empathy, and is a good listener.
- A leader who is experienced in building positive relationships and is equipped with the interpersonal skills needed to successfully manage the human complexities of an international school community.
- A patient and calm individual with a willingness to listen and reflect, but decisive whenever decisions need to be made.
- An effective time manager with good organizational skills and the ability to look at things in detail.
- Lives and breathes IB values.
Benefits
- The contract will be for an initial period of three years. IITA offers an internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.
Deadline: 12th June, 2023.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply: