IITA (International Institute of Tropical Agriculture) is guided by an ambitious strategy–to lift 11.5 million people out of poverty and revitalize 7.5 million hectares of farmland by 2020. We are a nonprofit organization founded in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported by several countries.
As one of 15 research centers in the CGIAR, a global partnership for a food secure future, IITA is engaged in several CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs). Our mission is to enhance food security and improve livelihoods in Africa through research for development (R4D).
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Applications are invited from interested and qualified candidates to apply for the role of Finance and Administrative Officer at IITA – International Institute of Tropical Agriculture.
Finance and Administrative Officer
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Oyo | Nigeria.
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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 the development of financial policies and procedures 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 work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of donor financial reporting requirements is desirable.
- Familiarity with project management principles and practices is an asset.
- Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications and Requirements:
BSc/HND in Business Administration, Accounting or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Have ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
- Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Have proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience.
- Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
Project Administrator
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Lagos | Nigeria.
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Job Description:
- Oversee the financial operations of the YAS project in Oyo to ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly financial report.
- Oversee project finances and assures compliance at the Oyo Agribusiness Hub.
- Provide input into the preparation of annual project work plans and budgets.
- Manage budget and expenditure in relation to the project implementation and budget plan.
- Keep and provide necessary support documents in compliance with the budget document.
- Provide secretariat support for relevant project-related meetings including project team meetings
- Oversee project procurement management and monitor progress at the agribusiness hub level.
- Track and ensure timely procurement for all project sites and project procurement processes.
- Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements:
BSc/HND in Business Administration or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
COMPETENCIES:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Have proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience.
- Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Have ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
Communication Officer
Job Specifications:
- Full Time
- Required Qualifications: BA/BSC/HND
- Location: Oyo | Nigeria.
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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, lesson 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 creative content that is optimized for search engines.
- 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 other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications and Requirements:
BSc/HND in Mass Communication, Public Relation or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Have ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
- Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
- Have proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience.
- Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
Method of Application
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