Current Vacancies at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing agricultural solutions that address Africa’s key challenges, including hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and the degradation of natural resources. Through collaboration with partners across sub-Saharan Africa, IITA aims to boost food and nutrition security, improve living conditions, create jobs, and protect the environment. As part of CGIAR—a worldwide research partnership focused on achieving a future with reliable access to food, IITA contributes to sustainable agricultural advancement.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions:
Job Title: Dental Surgery Technologist
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Type: Full-time
Duration: 6 months’ renewable
Description
- The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria Nationals for the position below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.
Duties
- Perform basic dental procedure within the ambit of Dental Surgery Technologist e.g. Scaling and polishing.
- Provide preventive dental care.
- Prepare the dental operatory and ensure all instruments and materials are ready before procedures.
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques.
- Provide support with dental imaging.
- Ensure effective infection control and sterilization of instruments in compliance with medical protocols.
- Monitor patient comfort and well-being during treatment.
- Educate patients on post-procedure care and oral hygiene practices.
- Maintain patient records and ensure accurate charting.
- Schedule patient appointments and manage patient flow.
- Maintain dental inventory and alert the supervisor about supplies that need to be.
- Ensure compliance with the facility’s safety, health, and ethical guidelines.
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Requirements
- HND in Dental Surgery Technology or HND in Dental Technician, with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience performing similar functions in a structured organization.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Good knowledge of dental terminology, procedures, and instruments.
- Strong understanding of infection control practices and health & safety protocols.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exhibit professionalism.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
19th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Medical Officer
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Type: Full-time
Duration: 6 months’ renewable
Description
- The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigeria Nationals for the position below at the Institute’s headquarter in Ibadan.
Duties
- Manage common medical, surgical, OB-GYN and pediatric conditions.
- Provide first aid for emergencies in trauma, communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases.
- Set up intravenous infusion as the need arises.
- Patient health education on hygiene, nutrition, lifestyle, family planning, disease prevention, etc.
- Collaborate with nurses to create educational content for health seminars.
- Facilitate / conduct relevant occupational health related activities in liaison with the Occupational health team and as directed by the unit head.
- Arrange referrals to external health facilities in liaison with the Family Physician.
- Assist with scheduling and coordination of specialist clinics.
- Engage in relevant follow-up on patients in line with their clinical conditions.
- Investigate clinical problems with the use of medical laboratory, and other diagnostic equipment.
- Perform relevant point of care diagnostic testing.
- Collaborate with the Family Physician & unit head in the discharge of clinical duties.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
- MBBS / MBChB with a current annual medical practising licence and a minimum of five (5) years of clinical practice experience in standard medical facilities, covering outpatient, inpatient, and paediatric care.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.
- Be able to carry out basic clinical and point of care procedures Computer Literacy.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
19th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Protocol & External Liaison
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 3-years renewable contract
Duties
Diplomatic & Travel Services Support:
- Support the day-to-day coordination of protocol, immigration, diplomatic and travel service requests in line with approved procedures and service standards.
- Track and support the processing of visas, residence permits, diplomatic identity cards, ECOWAS travel documentation, customs exemptions, and related official documentation across Headquarters, Abuja, and Lagos.
- Support operational follow-up for diplomatic CT number plate registration, vehicle disposal exercises and return of assigned diplomatic registration numbers.
- Monitor service requests against established service level agreements (SLAs) and escalate delayed or high-risk cases to the Manager for guidance and for timely resolution.
- Monitor documentation completeness, departure protocol compliance and return of privileged documents.
Government Liaison:
- Support engagement and liaison with ministries, government agencies, embassies, immigration and customs authorities, and other external stakeholders.
- Track changes in immigration, customs, diplomatic, protocol, and consular regulations and flag potential operational implications to the Manager.
- Support operational information flow between Headquarters, Abuja and Lagos teams to reduce duplication and keep requests aligned with the approved workflow.
Official Visits:
- Support coordination of event logistics, official visits, protocol arrangements, and hosting requirements in accordance with IITA standards under the direction of the Manager.
- Support the preparation of official agendas, itineraries, visit programmes, stakeholder engagement activities and other official documentation required for high-level visits and institutional engagements.
- Liaise with relevant internal service providers and field offices to follow-up on protocol support, airport protocol services, dignitary reception, transportation, accommodation and security arrangements.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain workflow tracking, dashboard reporting, KPI monitoring, case management updates, and chargeback reporting for Manager review.
- Support document management, correspondence standardization, records management, and archiving system.
- Support the monitoring of SOP implementation, internal controls, audit readiness and compliance requirements, escalating gaps to the Manager.
- Identify operational risks and propose mitigation measures for review and direction.
Operations Support:
- Support day-to-day coordination of PEL staff across HQ, Abuja and Lagos, by tracking service quality, following up on assigned tasks, and escalating workload or resource issues to the Manager.
- Support execution of approved work plans, follow up on assigned operational tasks, and monitor workflow progress to support timely completion of unit deliverables.
- Support the use of SharePoint, digital case management systems, document templates, workflow automation tools, and dashboard reporting mechanisms to enhance operational efficiency and data visibility.
- Support procurement processes, imprest management, chargeback administration, and other operational activities in accordance with established institutional policies and procedures.
- Review service delivery trends, operational data, and stakeholder feedback to identify improvement opportunities and recommend process enhancements for Manager consideration.
Requirements
Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 5 -7 years of progressively responsible experience in protocol services, office administration, government relations, corporate services, travel and immigration management, international cooperation, or related functions.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Sound knowledge of diplomatic protocol, government procedures, immigration processes, and stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrated ability to support coordination of administrative and business support services in alignment with approved institutional objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and develop practical solutions to operational challenges.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, confidentiality, emotional intelligence and customer service orientation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and digital workflow systems.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions, support coordination of diverse teams, and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong planning, coordination, organizational, and task follow-up skills.
Application Closing Date
20th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Assistant Manager, Protocol & External Liaison
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract: 3-years renewable contract
Duties
Diplomatic & Travel Services Support:
- Support the day-to-day coordination of protocol, immigration, diplomatic and travel service requests in line with approved procedures and service standards.
- Track and support the processing of visas, residence permits, diplomatic identity cards, ECOWAS travel documentation, customs exemptions, and related official documentation across Headquarters, Abuja, and Lagos.
- Support operational follow-up for diplomatic CT number plate registration, vehicle disposal exercises and return of assigned diplomatic registration numbers.
- Monitor service requests against established service level agreements (SLAs) and escalate delayed or high-risk cases to the Manager for guidance and for timely resolution.
- Monitor documentation completeness, departure protocol compliance and return of privileged documents.
Government Liaison:
- Support engagement and liaison with ministries, government agencies, embassies, immigration and customs authorities, and other external stakeholders.
- Track changes in immigration, customs, diplomatic, protocol, and consular regulations and flag potential operational implications to the Manager.
- Support operational information flow between Headquarters, Abuja and Lagos teams to reduce duplication and keep requests aligned with the approved workflow.
Official Visits:
- Support coordination of event logistics, official visits, protocol arrangements, and hosting requirements in accordance with IITA standards under the direction of the Manager.
- Support the preparation of official agendas, itineraries, visit programmes, stakeholder engagement activities and other official documentation required for high-level visits and institutional engagements.
- Liaise with relevant internal service providers and field offices to follow-up on protocol support, airport protocol services, dignitary reception, transportation, accommodation and security arrangements.
Documentation & Compliance:
- Maintain workflow tracking, dashboard reporting, KPI monitoring, case management updates, and chargeback reporting for Manager review.
- Support document management, correspondence standardization, records management, and archiving system.
- Support the monitoring of SOP implementation, internal controls, audit readiness and compliance requirements, escalating gaps to the Manager.
- Identify operational risks and propose mitigation measures for review and direction.
Operations Support:
- Support day-to-day coordination of PEL staff across HQ, Abuja and Lagos, by tracking service quality, following up on assigned tasks, and escalating workload or resource issues to the Manager.
- Support execution of approved work plans, follow up on assigned operational tasks, and monitor workflow progress to support timely completion of unit deliverables.
- Support the use of SharePoint, digital case management systems, document templates, workflow automation tools, and dashboard reporting mechanisms to enhance operational efficiency and data visibility.
- Support procurement processes, imprest management, chargeback administration, and other operational activities in accordance with established institutional policies and procedures.
- Review service delivery trends, operational data, and stakeholder feedback to identify improvement opportunities and recommend process enhancements for Manager consideration.
Requirements
Qualification:
- Master’s Degree in International Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 5 -7 years of progressively responsible experience in protocol services, office administration, government relations, corporate services, travel and immigration management, international cooperation, or related functions.
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Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Sound knowledge of diplomatic protocol, government procedures, immigration processes, and stakeholder engagement
- Demonstrated ability to support coordination of administrative and business support services in alignment with approved institutional objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and develop practical solutions to operational challenges.
- High level of professionalism, integrity, discretion, confidentiality, emotional intelligence and customer service orientation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, SharePoint, and digital workflow systems.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across functions, support coordination of diverse teams, and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong planning, coordination, organizational, and task follow-up skills.
Application Closing Date
20th August, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
