Apply For IITA-CGIAR Multiple Job Opportunities – See How To Apply

IITA-CGIAR, an international agricultural research organisation, is recruiting for multiple full-time positions across teaching, executive support and project coordination. The openings are based across several locations in Nigeria and offer opportunities to work within a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

Responsibilities:

Primary School Teacher

• Create a positive, disciplined and inclusive learning environment.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with the IB framework and school curriculum.
• Deliver engaging, student-centred lessons and adapt teaching to different learning needs.
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate academic records.
• Collaborate with parents, colleagues and students to support academic development and wellbeing.
• Contribute to school improvement, extracurricular activities and professional development.

Executive Assistant

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the CFRO.
• Manage calendars, meetings, appointments, travel and executive commitments.
• Coordinate conferences, events, meeting logistics, agendas and documentation.
• Conduct research and prepare reports and presentations for executive decision-making.
• Manage stakeholder communications, correspondence and confidential information.
• Support records management, procurement, budgeting and financial reporting.

State Coordinator - Ogun

• Lead implementation of I-Youth 2.0 activities in line with approved plans, budgets and timelines.
• Supervise project teams and coordinate training, enterprise development and incubation activities.
• Manage agribusiness park or incubation hub operations where applicable.
• Build relationships with government institutions, communities, private sector and financial institutions.
• Manage state-level budgets, procurement, monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, ethics and donor requirements.

State Coordinator - Oyo

• Lead implementation of I-Youth 2.0 activities and supervise the state project team.
• Coordinate youth agripreneur training, enterprise development and incubation activities.
• Manage stakeholder relationships across government, communities and the private sector.
• Oversee monitoring, reporting, budgets and procurement.
• Ensure compliance with IITA policies and donor requirements.

State Coordinator - Ebonyi

• Lead state-level implementation of I-Youth 2.0 activities.
• Supervise project and field teams and coordinate youth agripreneur programmes.
• Build partnerships with government, community, private sector and financial institutions.
• Manage monitoring, budgets, procurement and project reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, ethics and other IITA policies.

State Coordinator - Plateau

• Lead implementation of I-Youth 2.0 activities within the state.
• Supervise project teams and coordinate youth enterprise and incubation activities.
• Manage stakeholder engagement, monitoring and state-level reporting.
• Oversee budgets and procurement in line with IITA and donor requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project policies and escalate implementation risks.

State Coordinator - Adamawa

• Lead day-to-day implementation of I-Youth 2.0 activities.
• Supervise project teams and coordinate training and enterprise development activities.
• Maintain relationships with government, community and private sector stakeholders.
• Manage state budgets, procurement, monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure project compliance and represent IITA at relevant stakeholder engagements.

State Coordinator - Lagos

• Lead implementation of I-Youth 2.0 activities within the state.
• Supervise project teams and coordinate youth agripreneur training and incubation.
• Develop and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships.
• Manage budgets, procurement, monitoring and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, ethics and IITA policies.

Requirements:

Primary School Teacher

• BSc degree in Education or a related field with a teaching qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an international school approved by a recognised international schools association or body.
• Teaching qualification recognised by TRCN is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of the Middle Years Programme and learner-centred teaching.
• Proven lesson planning, assessment, classroom management and communication skills.

Executive Assistant

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Humanities or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience providing executive or senior administrative support.
• Experience in a multinational, multicultural or nonprofit organisation is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, presentation, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong confidentiality, integrity, adaptability and Microsoft Office skills.

State Coordinator Roles

• Master's degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Development Studies, Economics, Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years' relevant programme or project implementation experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Experience in youth employment, enterprise development, agribusiness, workforce development or agricultural extension.
• Experience managing budgets, work plans and donor-funded activities.
• Strong programme coordination, stakeholder engagement, leadership, planning and reporting skills.
• Ability to communicate in the predominant local language of the assigned state.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits
• Health insurance
• Free lunch
• Internet access
• Conducive campus environment
• Professional growth within a multidisciplinary and multicultural organisation