Project Assistants I at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - Abuja & Ibadan

IITA is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Assistant I
 
Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-044
Locations: Abuja and Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract) 

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• To undertake duties as directed / requested by the Pilot Manager to support the delivery and Implementation of AgResults project;
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
• Handle requests for information and data
• Assist in data collection, analysis and presentation;
• Prepare written responses to routine enquiries
• Contribute to the work of AgResults as appropriate.
• Attend AgResults organized meetings and project initiatives as required.
• Perform any their duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• HND/B.Sc in Management, Social Science or Agricultural related courses with at least Two (2) years of relevant work experience performing similar role.

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must;

• Be computer literate with a good working knowledge of computer based control systems and shared network drives.
• Have strong Excel skills.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Experience of supporting a project manager.
• Experience of supporting technology transfer to smallholder farmers or innovation commercialization in agricultural sector.
• Have experience of supporting staffs remotely.
• Experience of conducting or supporting training foragricultural enterprises.
• Have good knowledge of management of aflatoxin.
• Have understanding of the approach to adopt in supporting growth of agricultural enterprises.
• Have experience in data and sample collection;
• Experience in supporting stakeholders management activities.

Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.