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 hereby invite applications for the position below:
Job Title: Project Administrator
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job Description
- Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day project administration.
- Monitor timely completion and reporting of the project’s product delivery and annual milestones.
- Follow up with IITA scientists, Project Administration Office, and project partners to ensure high quality reports are submitted in a timely manner.
- Assist in the implementation of evaluations/ impact assessments.
- Assist with monitoring the project’s burn rate.
- Review and crosscheck partner agreements and similar documents.
- Be responsible for stock keeping of project’s assets.
- Such other duties, properly assigned, as may be occasioned by the exigencies of the service.
Qualification and Experience
- M.Sc in Business Administration, Project Management, or other related fields. Minimum of four years’ experience in project administration.
General Information
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
25th April, 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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