The (IITA) International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is governed by an ambitious plan aimed at lifting 11.5 million people out of poverty and revitalizing 7.5 million hectares of agriculture by 2020. We are a non-profit organization created in 1967 that is administered by a Board of Trustees and is funded by numerous nations.
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IITA is a participant in many CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs), one of the 15 research institutes that make up the CGIAR, worldwide cooperation for a future where food security is assured. Through research for development (R4D), our goal is to increase food security and the standard of living in Africa.
Applications are invited from all competent graduates, and they are encouraged to apply for the role of Finance and Administrative Officer at IITA – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture.
Deadline: July 16, 2023
Job Specifications: Finance and Administrative Officer
Job Type: Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: Oyo | Nigeria.
Job Description:
- Manage and oversee all financial aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with organizational and donor guidelines.
- Prepare and monitor project budgets, financial reports, and forecasts.
- Coordinate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial data collection.
- Process project expenses, track project costs, and maintain financial records.
- Conduct regular financial analysis to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Assist in laying out of financial policies and processes for the project.
- Ensure adherence to financial controls, procurement guidelines, and accounting standards.
- Liaise with auditors and provide the necessary documentation for project audits.
- Support the project team in preparing financial reports for donors, stakeholders, and management.
- Provide administrative support to the project team, including travel arrangements, logistics coordination, and procurement.
- Maintain project files, records, and documentation organized and securely.
- Assist in the preparation of project contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, and events related to the project.
- Manage project inventory and assets, ensuring proper maintenance and utilization.
- Support the project team in monitoring and reporting on project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to operate independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting.
- Knowledge of donor financial reporting requirements is desirable.
- Familiarity with project management principles and practices is an asset.
- Perform any additional job-related responsibilities as given by the Supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- BSc/HND in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field with a minimum of three years of experience performing a corresponding role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
- The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
- Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Have prior experience as an executive assistant or equivalent administrative support position.
- Have the capacity to operate alone with little or no supervision.
Job Specifications: Project Administrator
Job Type: Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: Lagos | Nigeria.
Job Description:
- Oversee the YAS project’s financial operations in Oyo to guarantee timely and correct delivery of monthly financial reports.
- Supervises project finances and ensures compliance at the Oyo Agribusiness
- Hub.Contribute to the creation of yearly project work plans and budgets.
- Manage budget and spending in respect to project implementation and budget plan.
- Keep and supply all essential supporting documentation in accordance with the budget document.
- Assist with the secretariat for essential project-related meetings, such as project team meetings.
- Manage project procurement and track progress at the agribusiness hub level.
- Keep track of and guarantee on-time procurement for all project sites and procurement procedures.
- Perform any additional job-related responsibilities as given by the Supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements:
BSc/HND in Business Administration or a comparable discipline, with three (3) years of experience in a similar function in a well-structured setting.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Have prior experience as an executive assistant or equivalent administrative support position.
- Have the capacity to operate alone with little or no supervision.
- Have ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
Job Specifications: Communication Officer
Job Type: Full Time
Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
Location: Oyo | Nigeria.
Job Description:
- Develop and formalize a project communication strategy and plan that will establish, improve, and expand the reach of its information services for creating awareness and knowledge management purposes.
- Coordinate media and public relations efforts of I-Youth by sharing the activities, successes, and achievements through regular reports and specific documentation (case studies, best practices, lessons learned, etc).
- Facilitate the dissemination of information on I-Youth activities by local and foreign media through feature article writing and press releases.
- Facilitate a strong presence on social media that includes YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Identify tools that will enhance strong internal communications, accurate communications of project results, and lessons learned amongst project stakeholders.
- Create visibility for the I-Youth brand within the larger youth empowerment and agricultural development communities.
- Create rich and unique content that is search engine optimized.
- Write, edit, and produce articles and news stories on project-related activities and findings and have these published in the project newsletter or other outlets.
- Develop and package print/web/audio-visual and multimedia materials for the I-Youth project upon interaction with focal persons at the project implementation sites.
- Plan content and write copy for publications such as corporate brochures, annual reports for donors, banners, posters, and flyers for use in advocacy events.
- Write content for website pages, scripts for presentations, and videos.
- Perform any additional job-related responsibilities as given by the Supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- BSc/HND in Mass Communication, Public Relations, or related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing a corresponding role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Have the ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
- Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Have prior experience as an executive assistant or equivalent administrative support position.
- Have the capacity to operate alone with little or no supervision.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified individuals should submit an application by selecting the “Apply” button below
Deadline: July 16, 2023
