Project Administrator at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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: Project Administrator

Ref: STS2023-001
Location: Abuja
Contract Duration: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)

Duties

• Oversee the financial operations of the YAS project in Abuja to ensure timely and accurate delivery of a monthly financial report to the Project Administrator.
• Oversee project finances and assures compliance at the Abuja 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 task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Qualification

• BSc / HND in Business Administration, Public Administration or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• 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.

Application Closing Date
17th January, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Important Application Information

• Please complete our online application form link above.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.

Note

• IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.