Project Assistant at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of the tropics. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate 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.

We invite applications for the internationally recruited position of:

Job Title: Project Assistant

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2015/029
Location: Abuja

Background and Responsibilities

• Analyse project expenditures and prepare quarterly cash flow as well as financial statements including variance analysis for Submission to the lead centre;
• Create and maintain a database of standard costs such as staff cost, travel, workshop, training etc.;
• Monitor project funds utilization and schedule of installments to ensure up to date funding status information is readily available;
• Prepare documents required to support the financial for submission to Lead Centre or as requested by the donor;
• Facilitate timely delivered delivery of pass-through funds to NCRI and other partners In Nigeria;
• Interact with the Rice Commodity Specialist to clarify issues on financial reports, answer queries, give updates on the financial status such as over/ under spending and ensure compliance to donor requirements;
• Review request for official mission authorization, purchase request, staff recruitment requisition (regular, temporary and consultant) and fund transfers if consistent with the work plan, check availability of funds and ensure utilization of correct account to charge;
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

• M.Sc. in Business Administration, with major in Accounting or Certified Public Account, Chartered Accountant or equivalent Accountancy professional qualification with minimum of five (5) years' experience in bilateral or multilateral donor-funded programs.

General Information

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
• 2-year renewable Contract

Application Closing Date
18th June, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

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