{"id":180421,"date":"2023-05-22T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-05-22T07:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=180421"},"modified":"2023-05-19T22:12:14","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T21:12:14","slug":"the-international-institute-of-tropical-agriculture-iita-ongoing-recruitment-apply-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/the-international-institute-of-tropical-agriculture-iita-ongoing-recruitment-apply-now.html","title":{"rendered":"The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Ongoing Recruitment &#8211; Apply Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa\u2019s 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:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Title: Procurement Assistant (Partnership)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Ibadan, Oyo<br \/>\n<strong>Ref No:<\/strong> STS2023-010<br \/>\n<strong>Duration:<\/strong> 6 months renewable<br \/>\n<strong>Recruitment Type:<\/strong> STS-National (6-month renewable contract)<br \/>\n<strong>Slot:<\/strong> 2 Openings<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duties<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct market research to locate potential and reliable suppliers capable of creating and delivering value to the institute in delivering required goods\/services\/works.<\/li>\n<li>Develop requests for Proposal\/Quotation and Expression of Interest (EOI, RFP\/Q).<\/li>\n<li>Assist in technical and commercial evaluation and analysis of EOI, capability presentation, negotiation, and award recommendation.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in strategic procurement planning and implementation.<\/li>\n<li>Help follow up on initiating payment to supplier\u2019s performance.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in identifying alternate products or processes to support Supply Chain sustainability initiatives.<\/li>\n<li>Provide essential procurement and related support services.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt using latest technology and electronics tools to improve operations.<\/li>\n<li>Manage Supply Chain website and monthly newsletter.<\/li>\n<li>Assist the Head Supply Chain (HSC) in organizing supply chain training programs for Hubs\/Stations.<\/li>\n<li>Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>National Diploma in Public or Business Administration, Accounting\/Finance, or related field with a minimum of three (3) years\u2019 experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Competencies:<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>The ideal candidate must:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).<\/li>\n<li>Have strong negotiation skills, good time management skills, strategic thinking, and risk management skills.<\/li>\n<li>Have a good understanding of the supply market intelligence and must be familiar with technology and systems for procurement.<\/li>\n<li>Have the ability to collaborate effectively and have performance metrics analysis skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Remuneration<\/strong><br \/>\nWe offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To Apply<\/strong><br \/>\nInterested and qualified candidates should:<br \/>\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.iita.org\/eRecruit\/RecApplication\/Create?vid=2984\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to apply online<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotnigerianjobs.com\/hotfiles\/2984.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for more information<\/a>\u00a0(PDF)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline: <\/strong>26th May, 2023.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.<\/li>\n<li>The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three (3) professional referees which must include the applicant\u2019s current or previous direct Supervisor, Professional Colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.<\/li>\n<li>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa\u2019s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. 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