IITA Outreach Coordinator Nigeria – Apply for 2025 Agricultural Opportunity -

IITA Outreach Coordinator Nigeria – Apply Now

IITA Outreach Coordinator Nigeria is now hiring for 2025. This internationally recruited position plays a pivotal role in the Nigeria Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program‑Phase I (ATASP‑I), funded by the African Development Bank. If you have a strong background in agriculture and project management, this is a prime opportunity to advance food security, enhance value chains, and support youth employment through hands‑on implementation.

In this role, you will lead the ATASP‑I Outreach Program Implementation Team, managing outreach activities across rice, sorghum, and cassava value chains in four key zones: Adani‑Omor, Bida‑Badeggi, Kano‑Jigawa, and Kebbi‑Sokoto. Your contributions will address agricultural constraints, promote infrastructure, and help generate employment and wealth in Nigeria’s staple crop sectors.

What You’ll Do

You’ll oversee the daily operations of the outreach program, ensuring effective delivery and compliance with AfDB funding rules. Key responsibilities include:

Leading program implementation and supervising outreach staff
Preparing and submitting quarterly, annual, and audit reports
Coordinating budgets and resources to support implementing partners
Monitoring fund usage and ensuring financial accountability
Managing procurement processes under AfDB guidelines
Liaising with commodity specialists to develop annual work plans
Promoting youth involvement in agribusiness through targeted initiatives
Planning and facilitating program meetings and special studies
Liaising with related projects to ensure cohesive outreach activities
Publishing results and supporting project communication efforts
Undertaking additional tasks as assigned by IITA leadership

Who You Are

The ideal IITA Outreach Coordinator Nigeria candidate will bring:

A postgraduate degree in agriculture or a related field
At least 15 years of relevant work experience in Africa, including five years at a managerial level
Strong skills in team leadership, youth program initiation, and stakeholder coordination
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Understanding of AfDB project management rules and Nigeria’s research and extension systems
Fluent English writing and communication skills

This role demands a seasoned professional with a strong agricultural knowledge base, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a passion for working across multidisciplinary teams in diverse environments.

Why This Role Matters

The IITA Outreach Coordinator Nigeria position places you at the forefront of transformative agricultural development. You’ll contribute directly to Nigeria’s food security, help modernize value chains, and ensure that youth are empowered through job creation. Working under ATASP‑I, you’ll support infrastructure and value chain projects that strengthen livelihoods and nutrition across multiple regions.

You’ll benefit from competitive remuneration, excellent fringe benefits, and a supportive campus environment. IITA also ensures strong institutional backing and a collaborative atmosphere—ideal for professionals seeking purpose-driven agricultural work.