{"id":108454,"date":"2020-09-16T12:43:01","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T11:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=108454"},"modified":"2020-09-16T12:43:01","modified_gmt":"2020-09-16T11:43:01","slug":"project-assistant-international-institute-tropical-agriculture-job-vacancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/project-assistant-international-institute-tropical-agriculture-job-vacancy.html","title":{"rendered":"Project Assistant at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Job Vacancy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on behalf of IDH (Sustainable Trade Initiative) seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute&#8217;s project location in Lagos:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Project Assistant<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Location:<\/strong> Lagos<br \/>\n<strong>Ref:<\/strong> IITA-HR-NRS2020-024<br \/>\n<strong>Contract:<\/strong> 1-year renewable contract<br \/>\n<strong>Recruitment Type:<\/strong> National<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be responsible for administrative functions such as hosting visitors, respond to inquiries, planning workshop\/meeting, drafting correspondence and scheduling appointment, and general office management including managing office supplies inventory;<\/li>\n<li>Handle payment of all approved payments request and liaise with the banks;<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with West-Africa Regional Administrator, IITA Finance Directorate, and other Units to ensure compliance with IITA procedure and timely response to requests;<\/li>\n<li>Ensure accurate recording of minutes at a meeting;<\/li>\n<li>Be responsible for travel arrangement, hotel booking, facilitate procurement of necessary visa, and travel documentation for team members and partners;<\/li>\n<li>Maintain basic financial records on projects implemented by IDH Nigeria;<\/li>\n<li>Provide monthly and quarterly reports while getting approval to have viewing right to the budget;<\/li>\n<li>Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>B.Sc \/ HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other business-related discipline with a minimum of three (3) years\u2019 experience performing related roles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Competencies<\/strong><br \/>\nThe ideal candidate must have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Excellent computer skills with good knowledge of Excel, Word PowerPoint, and other MS office applications.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent English reporting, written and oral communication skills.<\/li>\n<li>Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritize and organize workload; taking initiative and work under pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Good team spirit and a team player.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent understanding of administrative function, budgeting and financial management procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Remuneration<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>T<strong>o Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant\u2019s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.iita.org\/eRecruit\/RecApplication\/Create?vid=2683\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Click here to apply<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.iita.org\/eRecruit\/Home\/GetDocument\/2683\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Click here for more information (PDF)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline:\u00a0<\/strong>29th September, 2020.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note: <\/strong>IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce. 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