Digital Tools Officer Job Vacancy at IITA

Digital Tools Officer Job Vacancy at IITA

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. Please visit https://www.iita.org/ for more information about IITA.

IITA is seeking qualified candidates to fill the positions listed below at its Eastern Africa Hub Office in Mikocheni, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

POSITION:  DIGITAL TOOLS OFFICER

IITA-TZ2026-R4D-006-NRS-DAR ES SALAAM

The Programme for Seed System Innovation for Vegetatively-propagated crops in Africa (PROSSIVA) is a multi-country, multi-partner project which aims to strengthen the delivery of high quality seed of improved varieties of banana, cassava and yam.

The Digital Tools Officer will work under the PROSSIVA project.

Duty Station: The position will be based at the IITA Mikocheni Office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise to the PROSSIVA project in digital tool development, ICT data handling and web page management.
• Serve as the focal point for the Digital Tools and Scaling Pillar for the cassava component in Tanzania and report on Pillar progress during cassava component meetings
• Link with the Seed Tracker ICT platform team of IITA-Ibadan to support the scaling of the Seed Tracker application, and the enhancement of its features
• Work with regulatory partners in Tanzania to enhance their use of Seed Tracker and increase their capacity to run the system independently, particularly for self-certification
• Collect data analytics on seed producer SeedTracker usage for self-certification
• Work with colleagues and partner institutions to enhance the integrated application of digital tools by regulators and seed producers
• Work with colleagues to extend the use of the AI variety identification app – CropVAR
• Deliver reports summarizing Pillar progress, including metrics quantifying data delivery, ICT tool usage, and access to the project website.
• Perform all other related duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Qualification, Experience and Key Skills

• A first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in digital tool development, ICT data management, and web page/website administration.
• Experience working with digital platforms, databases, and data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with agricultural digital tools and platforms is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting system scaling, feature enhancement, and user adoption of digital applications.
• Experience of working with stakeholders, including government/regulatory bodies and development partners, is desirable.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

General information:   

The duration of the contract is one year renewable, subject to performance and availability of funds. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.

Interested applicants should complete the online application on the IITA website  https://apply.workable.com/iita/#jobs attaching a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of certificates. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees.

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

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 28^th Apil 2026. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.