Project Administrator at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA 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 Administrator

Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full - time

Description

• Oversee the financial operations of the YAS project in Oyo to ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly financial report.
• Oversee project finances and assures compliance at the Oyo Agribusiness Hub.
• Provide input into the preparation of annual project work plans and budgets.
• Manage budget and expenditure in relation to the project implementation and budget plan.
• Keep and provide necessary support documents in compliance with the budget document.
• Provide secretariat support for relevant project-related meetings including project team meetings
• Oversee project procurement management and monitor progress at the agribusiness hub level.
• Track and ensure timely procurement for all project sites and project procurement processes.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Business Administration or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competence:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Have proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience.
• Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Have ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).

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

Application Closing Date
16th July, 2023.