{"id":182590,"date":"2023-06-26T09:50:37","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T08:50:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=182590"},"modified":"2023-06-27T00:52:18","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T23:52:18","slug":"international-institute-of-tropical-agriculture-recent-job-opportunity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/international-institute-of-tropical-agriculture-recent-job-opportunity.html","title":{"rendered":"International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Recent Job Opportunity"},"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:\u00a0Project Administration Support Officer<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Ref. No:<\/strong> IITA\/P&amp;C\/NRS2023-026<br \/>\n<strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong>Ibadan, Oyo<br \/>\n<strong>Job type:<\/strong> Full time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Description<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assist in the aspect of daily scouting\/desk review of donor websites to identify calls\/funding opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in processing of administrative supporting documents (e.g. Support letter, Letter of Intent etc.) to be submitted with Proposals\/CNs\/Expression of Interest.<\/li>\n<li>Assist in facilitating completion of proposal summary form (as may be necessary).<\/li>\n<li>Ensure all project closure process and related activities are properly implemented.<\/li>\n<li>Proactively review agreements to monitor compliance to established systems and procedures related to project close-out requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Develop and manage a tracking system for monitoring and follow-up on administrative closure of projects.<\/li>\n<li>Work closely with Project Managers and Finance Directorate&#8217;s Assets Officer to facilitate the reconciliation of the project&#8217;s close-out inventory list.<\/li>\n<li>Follow-up with Project Managers and teams to ensure timely completion of project close-out checklist and ensure all relevant documents are submitted.<\/li>\n<li>Follow-up with donors to facilitate receipt of formal letter that acknowledges\/certifies the satisfactory completion of projects.<\/li>\n<li>Circulate e-mail signifying the formal administrative closure of projects to relevant internal stakeholders.<\/li>\n<li>Work with other colleagues to ensure seamless flow of project closure related information and in achieving the unit\u2019s set goals.<\/li>\n<li>Liaise with relevant units\/teams to ensure projects are administratively closed properly.<\/li>\n<li>Actively support the Head of the Unit to ensure continuous improvement in project closeout processes.<\/li>\n<li>Assist and ensure that all close-out related documentations are promptly uploaded on ProMIS database;<\/li>\n<li>Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Head of the Unit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates should possess a B.Sc \/ HND in an Agricultural or Science related field with a minimum of four (4) years\u2019 experience in an agricultural and multi-cultural organization with familiarity with related concepts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Competencies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ideal candidate must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have proven experience in handling administrative functions which involves regular communication\/correspondence with stakeholders (internal and external).<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team.<\/li>\n<li>Have good problem-solving and analytical skills required.<\/li>\n<li>Be able to multi-task and have ability to meet quality standards within deadlines;<\/li>\n<li>Flexibility to manage uncertainty and adjust to a changing work program<\/li>\n<li>Have excellent Communication in English language.<\/li>\n<li>Have proficient skills with MS Office Suite (including MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-Outlook) and computer applications.<\/li>\n<li>Have good understanding of agricultural-related terminologies and concepts;<\/li>\n<li>Have excellent client services orientation and ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.<\/li>\n<li>Have strong people\/stakeholder management skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We offer highly competitive salaries 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><strong>To Apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.workable.com\/iita\/j\/0483F16ADD\/?source=HotNigerianJobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Deadline: <\/strong>7th July 2023.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\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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