Market Innovation Officer at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Market Innovation Officer

Job Ref.: IITA-HR-NRS2023-013
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

 About International Institute of Tropical Agriculture:  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 CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

Job Requirements

• Master’s in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics, Strategy, Agribusiness Management, Marketing or a closely related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience working with seed stakeholders in Agribusiness, or market development of seed-related fields or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have strong competence for conducting research, including the design, implementation, analysis and write-up of experiments.
• Have demonstrated ability to contribute to scientific publication in recognized journals.
• Have excellent networking, influencing and stakeholder management (external and internal).
• Be self-organized and entrepreneurial thinker.
• Have strong business acumen and presentation skills.
• Have a solid understanding of innovation and how it should be applied in marketing/ business.
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Have high ethical and transparent work style.
• Have ability to federate around a common goal and work effectively with team members
• Have ability to work independently, be self motivated and work to tight deadlines.
• Have good knowledge on use of computer applications and ability to conduct data analysis using various methods.

  How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 Application Closing Date
4th April, 2023.