Procurement Assistant 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: Procurement Assistant

Ref: STS2022-008
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duration: 6 months renewable
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)

Dties

• Participate in market survey on fast moving items on a weekly basis
• Assist in procuring materials and items on cash as per the instruction of back of house Manager
• Preparing weekly report of outstanding purchase orders (Partial deliveries, nondeliveries, and GIT
• Ensure that invoices of all cash purchases are quickly submitted daily for preparation of imprest journal for processing and prompt reimbursement by the Finance unit
• Liaise with Supply chain unit on outstanding purchase order both locally and overseas orders to reduce encumbrances.
• Assist in raising local purchase order for imprest purchases and other deliveries to the unit
• Follow up with suppliers in ensuring prompt deliveries of items required for the day to day running of the unit.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Back of House Manager or supervisors.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have ability to work with minimal supervision, trustworthy and commitment to work during weekends and holiday when needed.

Remuneration

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

Application Closing Date
29th June, 2022.