Organizational Development Assistant at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is one of the worlds 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 seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below:

Job Title: Organizational Development Assistant

Ref.: ITA-HR-NRS2017-010B
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

• Participate in the design and development of effective OD initiatives in HR and across IITA, and in the implementation of organizational effectiveness interventions towards the development of IITA as a high performance organization;
• Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and SPSS as required;
• Create project documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Participate in and help lead workshop program administration and logistics with internal clients and partners;
• Support team effectiveness initiatives to build high-performing teams;
• Follow up with clients and partners to ensure that OD activities are smoothly implemented;
• Coordinate the delivery of team building sessions/presentations;
• Prepare travel arrangements, and manage team schedules;
• Gather materials for internal communication and publications
• Draft team building programs and initiate tools for the effective delivery of team building activities;
• Ensure effective and efficient rapporteur in all OD related activities;
• Prepare draft reports of all OD-led facilitation and training programs;
• Interface with CDO on behalf of the OD Manager when the need arises;
• Work on the development of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, be involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages;
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the HR refreshed strategy;
• Manage the database of all OD and training activities, ensuring organized storage and effective access to and retrieval of information;
• Research/benchmark on good practices with other international organizations;
• Participate in work teams, attend meetings and carry out any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time, and as may be determined by strategic priorities of the HR Unit and the Institute, towards enhancing the effectiveness of HR and IITA generally;
• Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc/HND in Humanities, Agric-Economics, Social Sciences or related field.
• The ideal candidate must be a member of CIPM or other international HR professional bodies with at least three (3) years’ experience in a structured organisation performing similar role are essential.

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must:

• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge and use of MS Packages, office outlook, SPSS and EPR.
• Ability to analyze and interpreted data.
• Good coordination, planning and implementation skill.

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

Application Closing Date
8th March, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested applicant should forward their applications including a covering letter which should address how the candidates background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicants current or previous organization or applicants direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).

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Note

• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the workforce, therefore female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.