Research Supervisor

6 days ago

Kano, Kano, Nigeria International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Full time ₦900,000 - ₦1,200,000 per year

Position: Research Supervisor
Contract:
1-year renewable contract
Location: Kano
Closing Date: 10 December 2025
DUTIES:

  • Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to establish broad-based partnerships that promote and disseminate improved watershed management and agricultural practices
  • Train smallholder farmers and local extension workers in crop production, water-efficient techniques, and post-harvest management
  • Facilitate the adoption of appropriate, improved technologies among farmers through testing, demonstration, and evaluation of new varieties to stimulate demand for these technologies
  • Support stakeholder engagement activities, including partnership building, social mobilization, and organizing project planning meetings
  • Document project activities through high-quality technical reports
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

Requirements
QUALIFICATION:
HND/ BSc in Agronomy, Agricultural Science and other related courses. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years' experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:

  • Possess strong knowledge of partnership building, community mobilization, crop production, and farmer training
  • Have experience working with research organizations, NGOs, farmers, multi-stakeholder platforms, and crop value chains
  • Be committed, dependable, and able to work effectively under pressure
  • Be fluent in English and Hausa, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related technologies
  • Provide technical support to farmers and other stakeholders in designing and implementing strategies to improve crop productivity for smallholder farmers in irrigation scheme areas
  • Have experience assisting capacity building for farmers, including crop producers, and contribute to strengthening stakeholder partnerships.

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

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