The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Recruitment for Graduate Intern (People & Culture) – Apply

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Graduate Intern (People & Culture)

Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Internship, Temporary
Duration: 6 to 12 months

Description

• We are seeking a motivated graduate intern with foundational knowledge in systems development, data analysis, and an understanding of programming concepts to support our ongoing efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and documentation of internal systems and tools (e.g., for staff record management, workflows, etc.)
• Support the configuration and basic administration of low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Google Workspace tools, or internal platforms)
• Clean, structure, and analyze HR-related datasets to generate basic reports and insights
• Assist in maintaining dashboards and automations used by the People & Culture Unit
• Participate in user testing and feedback sessions to improve internal tools
• Conduct basic troubleshooting and offer first-level support for internal digital tools
• Document system processes and create how-to guides for end users
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Recent graduate in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or related fields
• Foundational knowledge of programming or scripting (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar)
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages
• Familiarity with data tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or Power BI
• Understanding of software/system development principles
• Interest in HR tech, data systems, or process automation is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment

Benefits

• Practical experience in digital transformation within a people management context
• Exposure to real-world HR data and systems
• Mentorship and skill development in programming, data visualization, and system design
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.