Company profile:
IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural
Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
1. ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT II (2 YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
REQUIREMENTS
– BSC/HND accounting with at least PEII/ICAN
– at least 2 years’ experience in related role
– must be honest, trustworthy and hardworking
– must be a good team player and demonstrate ability to work with minimal supervision
– interest in studying and interpreting MOU from donors
– willing to put extra hours when the need arises
– sound analytical mind with good knowledge of computer and oracle applications
RESPONSIBILITIES
– prepare budget for restricted projects and upload same in the oracle interface
– prepare and review financial statements on restricted projects
– check, process and report on returns and provide justifications for funds granted to IITA collaborations/partners
– raise journals for necessary adjustments on various accounts and load some on oracle interface
– attend to queries raised by budget officers on restricted projects
– update, review and reconcile bill receivable from donors with the total grant income of restricted projects
– assist in the checking of cashier’s cash balances as scheduled
– perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
2. RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (2 YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
LOCATION: KANO STATION
RESPONSIBILITIES
– design, establish and maintain field experiments
– undertake data management and analysis and contribute to reporting of research outputs
– support project staff to meet reporting and monitoring and evaluation requirements of the project activities
– facilitate all aspects of the project’s operations and management of logistics
– support the training of students and visiting trainees
– carry out any other task assigned by the supervisor
REQUIREMENTS
– MSC in agronomy, crop science or related field
– experience with proven skills in the accurate collection and analysis of agronomic and socio economic data in field trials are added advantage
– excellent interpersonal skills
– good communication skills and good knowledge of Hausa will be an asset
– good computer skills and ability to use statistical analysis systems such as genstat and excel
– valid driver’s license
3. SECRETARY (2 YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
REQUIREMENT
– BSC in business administration with 3 years’ work experience or HND in secretarial studies/administration with 5 years working experience
– demonstrate proficiency in MS office tools and internet based search engines
– have experience in the production of information materials
– excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with people in a multicultural settings
– demonstrate ability to take initiative and work satisfactorily with minimal supervision
– working experience in an international organization is desirable
– knowledge of HTML is a plus
RESPONSIBILITIES
– assist planning and organizing of meetings within and outside of Nigeria
– communicate with project staff partners in other countries
– compile inputs and prepare other reports for donors
– prepare presentations and budget
– search the internet for IPM relevant news such as upcoming events, pest outbreaks, new publications et
– identify, draft and upload new postings on the SP-IPM website
– assist in the compilation of materials for publications
– liaise with IITA’s support units such as publishing, travel office, procurement, computer help desk
– carry put daily secretarial duties and other assignments as may be assigned by the supervisor
4. PROJECT ANALYST (2 YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
RESPONSIBILITIES
– prepare and review financial statements
– check, process and report on returns and provide justifications for funds granted to IITA collaborations/partners
– raise journals for necessary adjustments on various accounts and load some on oracle interface
– attend to queries raised by budget officers on restricted projects
– update, review and reconcile bill receivable from donors with the total grant income of restricted projects
– assist in the checking of cashier’s cash balances as scheduled
– perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor
REQUIREMENTS
– BSC/HND accounting with at least PEII/ICAN
– at least 4 years’ experience in related role
– must be honest, trustworthy and hardworking
– must be a good team player and demonstrate ability to work with minimal supervision
– interest in studying and interpreting MOU from donors
– willing to put extra hours when the need arises
5. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (2 YEAR RENEWABLE CONTRACT)
LOCATION: KANO STATION
RESPONSIBILITIES
– coordinate and implement office procedures for smooth running and effective office functioning
– maintain effective filling system and safe keeping of confidential documents
– manage and maintain an inventory of office equipment and other office resources
– arrange appointments and meetings for scientist
– provide administrative and logistics support to staff and visitors
– assist scientists in retrieval of information, data and documents
– assist in preparation of administrative and financial report
– perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
REQUIREMENTS
– BSC/HND in an agricultural science
– at least 3 years post qualification experience in a large organization
– very strong oral and written communication skills
– honest, hardworking with ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
– proficient in the use of MS office tools and database software
REMUNERATION: competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Submit application within 2 weeks of advert at www.iita.org/careers
