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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 Title: Individual Consultant (Tree & Carbon)

Ref No: NRS2026-01

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Employment Type: Contract

Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking to engage the services of an Individual Consultant to conduct a comprehensive tree inventory, carbon sequestration assessment, and capacity building within the IITA–Ibadan Campus. The Forest Center at IITA manages diverse landscapes, including natural forests, reforested areas, an arboretum, a golf course, and built-up zones, which host both native and non-native tree species that contribute significantly to carbon storage, biodiversity conservation, and ecosystem services.

The purpose of this assignment is to support IITA’s sustainability objectives by leading the tree inventory and carbon assessment process, building staff capacity in forest monitoring techniques, and co-authoring scientific publications based on the findings. The assignment is critical to advancing IITA’s climate resilience strategy and enhancing its role in promoting sustainable land management practices.

In line with this, we invite suitably qualified and experienced individuals to express their interest in providing the required services.

Scope Of Work / Key Responsibilities

The consultant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Conduct a comprehensive inventory of trees across major land-use categories within the IITA–Ibadan Campus, including natural forests, reforested areas, the arboretum, golf course, and built-up zones.
• Quantify aboveground biomass, belowground biomass, and soil carbon stocks across these land-use categories using standardized methodologies (e.g., IPCC and FAO guidelines).
• Develop carbon maps and spatially explicit models by integrating field measurements with remote sensing data and geospatial analysis techniques.
• Collate and analyze collected data and prepare a scientific manuscript for submission to an international journal indexed in Scopus or Web of Science.
• Submit at least one peer-reviewed scientific manuscript to a recognized international journal and deliver a comprehensive final report summarizing findings, methodologies, and actionable recommendations.
• Provide monthly updates to the Manager of the IITA Forest Center and ensure knowledge transfer and capacity building throughout the assignment.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Forestry, Environmental Science, or Ecosystem Restoration or any related discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience, preferably in forest carbon assessment or ecosystem monitoring.
• Demonstrated expertise in GIS, remote sensing, carbon accounting and other quantitative methods.
• Proven track record of scientific publications in forest inventory and tree carbon assessment.
• Experience mentoring graduate students, facilitating training, and contributing to capacity building.
• Strong analytical, communication, and scientific writing skills.
• Previous experience working with international organizations, donor-funded projects, or research institutions will be an added advantage.

Duration and Location of the Assignment:

The consultancy is expected to last for a period of five (5) months.

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