Administrative Officer I 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: Administrative Officer I

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-035
Location: Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)

Duties

• Assist in the monthly report of the development & delivery activities;
• Provide administrative and logistics support for monthly / annual meetings, conferences and managing visits related to Development and Delivery office under Partnerships for Delivery Directorate and BASICS-II;
• Manage calendars and activities that fall under the purview of the D&D office and BASICS-II PM;
• File Travel Authorizations (TA) and prepare expense claims for the project manager and other project staff;
• Make oracle requisitions, work order and follow up till execution stage;
• Assist in developing economics for production of cassava seeds with partners;
• Assist in conducting training with BASICS II Seed Producers on Business RecordKeeping and price intelligence;
• Provide support to the Project Administrator on BASICS-II project matters and development and delivery office of P4D;
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification

• B.Sc / HND in Economics, Business Administration or related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must have:

• Proficient level of skill and knowledge in administrative process and use of relevant technology to deliver on assigned tasks.
• Ability to prepare detailed monthly report of meeting and partnership activities with follow up actionable plans.
• Ability to ensure implementation of request in a timely manner.
• Good communication and interpersonal skill.
• Excellent computer skill especially typing and attention to details.

Remuneration

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

Application Closing Date
28th December, 2020.