• Application Deadline: Thu, 23 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Research Assistant - Farm Operations



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Oyo




• City Ibadan




• Job Field Agriculture / Agro-Allied  , Research 
  
  

Duties

Farm Operations Support:

• Assist in daily farm activities including feeding, cleaning, and animal handling.


• Support crop and forage production activities including planting, harvesting, and maintenance.


• Assist in implementing experimental protocols under supervision.


• Oversees ILRI’s collaborator’s fieldwork for research and development.


• Provide technical supports to out-station operations.

Data Management Responsibilities:

• Collect and record field and farm data using standardized tools and templates.


• Ensure accuracy and completeness of data through regular validation and cleaning.


• Enter data into ILRI-approved databases and spreadsheets.


• Support data analysis and visualization for internal reports and presentations.


• Maintain confidentiality and data security in line with ILRI policies.


• Collaborate with research and IT teams to improve data collection workflows.


• Contribute to MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) activities by providing timely and quality data.


• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• HND / Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture, Animal Science or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies

The ideal candidate must:

• Have strong organizational, communication and teamwork skills.


• Be experienced in farm operations and basic data handling.


• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and data management tools.


• Be familiar with digital data collection tools (e.g., Excel, Kobo Toolbox).


• Have the ability to work independently and follow instructions.