VACANCIES AT INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA), IBADAN

IITA an Internationa non-profit agricultural Research for development(R4D) organization established in 1967. Governed by a borad of trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortum. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agraiculture. We have more than 100 international recruited Scietists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http>://www.iita.org for more information on IITA.

The International Institution of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan and its station in Abuja.

1.       Position: PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

·         Assist the project Manager in ensuring that activities are completed on time, within budget and meet quality assurance standards. This will include developing and implementing plans for monitoring project progress as well as scheduling

·         Establish and maintain project management information system

·         Develop and maintain plans to support the project including analyses of tasks, schedules and resources needed

·         Monitor project adherence to the funding requirements

·         Track expenditures and report monthly on the status of the project budget

·         Plan for resources needed to support project implementation and assist with procurement of required items in consultation with IITA’s Supply

Qualification, Experience and Skills

The ideal candidate must possess:

·         M.A or M.SC degree in Management, Business Administration, Biological Sciences, Social Sciences or related field

·         A minimum of four (4) years experience in a similar position

·         Project management qualification (e.g Prince 2 or Microsoft Project) and demonstrated project management skills

·         Experience in working with governments, multinationals and bilateral development agencies and civil society organizations

·         Experience with budget preparation and monitoring and project activity monitoring.

·         Experience in supervising support teams

·         Ability to meet tight deadlines for various activities

·         Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks, paying attention

2.       Position: PROJECT ASSISTANT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

·         Maintain the project partner and stakeholder database, making sure the database is populated and data is kept up-to-date

·         Maintain website of the breeding community of practice through a mechanism of regular updates and communication with relevant stakeholders

·         Assist in data management including documentation of baseline data collected in the various countries

·         Assist in developing information sharing products and putting together training materials

·         Assist in compiling reports to the donors

·         Assist in organizing meetings and training events

·         Perform any other duties as may be assigned as your supervisor.

Qualification, Experience , and Skills:

The ideal candidates must possess B.SC/HND in Social Sciences, Arts or Related discipline

·         A minimum of two years (2) years experience in a similar position

·         Database management

·         Good knowledge of online social media tools

·         Good computer skills, MS Office application (use of document management applications, software for publishing and lay-outing will be an advantage

·         Good communication skills, especially written communication

·         Good skills in data analysis

·         Good event management skills

·         Ability to work independently and ability to acquire skills quickly (fast leaner)

·         Self-motivated and pro-active person, willing to take initiative

·         Excellent command of English Language, knowledge of French or Hausa will be an advantage.

REMUNERATION: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working and pleasant campus environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should forward their application with detailed curriculum vitae saves with their names in Microsoft Word format to IITA website: http://www.iita.org/careers no later than two weeks from the date of this publication. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicants current or previous organization or applicant direct supervisor officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcome application from female candidates.

Source: Tuesday Guardian, 18th Nov, 2014.