The International Institute of Tropical Agricultural (IITA, www.iita.org) is an international non-profit organisation working with diverse partners to develop agriculture solutions to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa.

Job Summary

The data analyst will ensure acquisition and management of appropriate and quality data, from the project research trials, analysis and reporting for smooth implementation and achievement of the project goals.

Specific responsibilities will include

•   Offer training  and  support  to  field teams and dissemination partners in establishment of agronomic research trials.
•   Develop instruments for collection of quality data from agronomic trials, demonstration plots and socio economic studies.
•   Be responsible for entry of data, analysis and synthesis of outputs of analysis and draw correct and logical conclusions.
•   Responsible for storage of ali the project research data and sharing it with the Senior project data analyst.
•   Write summary reports from the data outputs and contribute to writing of technical reports and manuscripts. Inform IITA and other project partners about the progress achieved and ensure tirnety output and feedback.
•   Any other duty as assigned by the Country Coordinator.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters degree in any of the following disciplines of Biometrics, Statistics, Soil Science, and Agronomy from a highly recognized University.
•   Two (2) years experience on agronomic field experimentation and research data management.

Core competencies

•   Capability of organising, managing, and participating in agricultural and socio- economic research including design of experimental and socioeco-nomic research protocols.
•   At least two years experience in analysis and general management of research data.
•   Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analyses
•   Knowledge and ability to use data analysis packages such as Genstat, SAS and SPSS.
•   Ability io work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cuitural environment.
•   Good communication-skills

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applications which must include covering Setter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to:

The Country Representative
IITA-Ghana, Tamale Office
P. 0. Box TL 6
Tamale

1st Road Off Regional Education Office, Sagnarigu Main Road.

All application should be sent by email to:

iitaghana@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 March, 2014

•   IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.
•   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted