Graduate Intern (Capacity Development Office) 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: Graduate Intern (Capacity Development Office)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Internship, Temporary
Duration: 6 to 12 months

Description

• We are seeking motivated graduate intern with a strong interest in business operations, administration, and organizational support to join our team and contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support administrative and operational tasks across departments
• Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records
• Contribute to project coordination, documentation, and follow-up activities
• Assist with data entry, analysis, and preparation of business reports
• Help manage communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in inventory management, procurement, and resource tracking
• Provide support during organizational events, trainings, or meetings
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or administrative team

Requirements

• Recent graduate in Business Administration, Sociology, Human Resource Management, or related fields
• Basic understanding of administrative processes and business operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Practical experience in office management
• Exposure to real-world organizational systems and operations
• Mentorship from experienced administrative and operations professionals
• Skill development in communication, coordination, reporting, and time management
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful organizational projects

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.