Research Data Management Officer

Overview

Support data management and analysis for project activities.

You have:

• HND/BSc in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, Statistics or any other related course.
• Minimum of six (6) years’ experience in performing similar roles in a well-structured environment.
• Previous experience in agricultural research or development projects is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of data management systems (ODK, KoboToolbox, or similar).
• Solid understanding of data curation, metadata standards, and repositories (CKAN, Dataverse, DublinCore, DDI).
• Experience with digital data cleaning and wrangling tools (e.g., R, Python, Stata, SPSS).
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, SPSS, R, Stata, Python, Power BI).
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and capacity-building skills.

Position: Research Data Management Officer

Contract: 1-year renewable contract Location: Ibadan

Closing Date: 18 December 2025

DUTIES:

Ø Data Collection and Documentation

· Support project teams in designing and using data collection tools (digital and paper-based).

· Ensure data collection, cleaning, validation, and documentation are carried out in line with IITA/CGIAR standards.

· Support the development and implementation of project Data Management Plans (DMPs).

Ø Data Management and Curation

· Clean, validate, and store datasets generated from project activities.

· Ensure compliance with lITA and donor data management policies, including metadata documentation.

· Curate and archive datasets in institutional repositories, ensuring compliance with the FAIR principles.

· Develop and maintain secure databases and repositories for project data.

· Prepare datasets for submission to lITA repositories, CSpace, and other open data platforms linking them to project outputs.

Ø Data Analysis and Reporting

· Support in the preparation of periodic project reports, dashboards, and visualizations.

· Provide preliminary data analysis to inform program decisions and strategy.

· Assist in generating datasets and evidence for publications, policy briefs, and knowledge products.

Ø Capacity Building and Support

· Build the capacity of project staff and youth beneficiaries in data literacy and management.

· Provide technical support and training to staff and partners on data management practices.

· Provide ongoing technical support in data entry, storage, and retrieval.

Ø Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing

· Liaise with lITA's Data Management and Open Access teams to align with institutional standards.

· Facilitate data sharing within project networks and contribute to open data initiatives where appropriate.

· Apply and promote the use of metadata standards and repositories (e.g., AGROVOC, DataCite, CGSpace).

· Maintain records of datasets generated and shared by the project.

Ø Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

HND/BSc in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, Statistics or any other related course. The ideal candidate must have a minimum of six (6) years’ experience in performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Previous experience in agricultural research or development projects is an added advantage.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of data management systems (ODK, KoboToolbox, or similar).
• Possess solid understanding of data curation, metadata standards, and repositories (CKAN, Dataverse, DublinCore, DDI).
• Have experience with digital data cleaning and wrangling tools (e.g., R, Python, Stata, SPSS).
• Show proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, SPSS, R, Stata, Python, Power BI).
• Exhibit excellent communication, teamwork, and capacity-building skills.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

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