Food Safety International Consultant (One Health Research)

About the role

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking an individual Food Safety International Consultant to support research, capacity building and stakeholder engagement on food safety and the One Health approach in agriculture. The consultant will work across implementation countries in Africa and with partners outside Africa, covering research facilitation, project management, scientific writing and knowledge dissemination. The consultancy is expected to last one year, based in Senegal with activities in Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ghana and other African countries.

Key responsibilities

• Support data collection, management, analysis, interpretation and reporting of research findings
• Conduct literature reviews and evidence syntheses, and draft manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and other communications
• Support collaboration across human, animal, plant and environmental health domains
• Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, concept notes, conference abstracts and other deliverables
• Engage national, regional and international stakeholders such as governments, academia, development partners, private sector and civil society
• Facilitate workshops, webinars, stakeholder consultations, training events and scientific meetings
• Support project monitoring, evaluation, learning and reporting, track milestones and contribute to donor reports
• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor consistent with the consultancy's objectives

Required profile

• PhD in Agriculture, Food Safety, Public Health or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in Food Safety and/or One Health research
• Strong scientific writing record, including peer-reviewed publications
• Experience organising and facilitating stakeholder engagements, workshops and scientific events
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
• Fluency in French is an added advantage

Required skills

• Proficiency in data analysis and relevant research software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Project management and organisational skills

To apply, submit a detailed CV, a two-page technical statement and a financial proposal with expected professional fees electronically through the IITA application portal within one week of publication, closing on 10 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.