The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) \/ International Center for Soil Fertility and Agricultural Development (IFDC) seeks qualified candidates to fill the post of:<\/p>\n
Job Position: Program Assistant <\/strong> Location: <\/strong> Reports to:<\/strong> Job Description<\/strong> Responsibilities<\/strong>
\nLevel: National<\/p>\n
\nThe location for the above position is Abuja and the duration is 1 year subject to renewal.<\/p>\n
\nThe candidate will report to the Project Leader<\/p>\n
\nWithin the frame work of the NSP, IFDC\/IFPRI seeks a qualified candidate to fill the post of Program Assistant within the Nigeria Strategy Support Program of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the Program leader.<\/p>\n
\nSpecific duties include but are not limited to:
\nEnhance knowledge through information, data and tools for the analysis, design and implementation of agricultural and rural development policies and strategies in Nigeria;
\nStrengthen the capacity of government agencies, research institutions, and others to carry out and use applied research for agricultural and rural policies and strategies; and
\nImprove communication between policy makers, policy analysts, and those who benefit from agricultural and rural development policy
\nPlan and execute workshops and related activities
\nManage office filing systems including electronic files
\nDevelop and update office electronic database
\nSupport capacity strengthening and policy research related activities
\nManage IFPRI-Abuja travel-related needed
\nPerform other administrative and financial tasks as needed
\nRequirements The required qualifications for this Program Assistant are:
\nBachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent in a related field
\nExperience working in an administrative support position
\nStrong English writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with colleague\u2019s collaborators, and the public
\nDemonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and products completed products on time
\nProficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and knowledge of Access
\nSelf motivated, innovative spirit and excellent interpersonal and team skills and the ability to work with colleagues from diverse cultures.
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\nApplication Deadline
\n5:00pm 31st December 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n