Project Assistants II Vacancy at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

IITA is one of the world’s leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. It 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 Assistants II
 
Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2016-044
Locations: Abuja and Ibadan
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)  

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• To undertake duties as directed / requested by the Pilot Manager to support the delivery and Implementation of AgResults project;
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Handle requests for information and data
• Assist in data collection, analysis and presentation;
• Prepare written responses to routine enquiries
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, appointments
• Prepare agendas for meetings and prepare schedules and minute taking;
• Contribute to the work of AgResults as appropriate.
• Attend AgResults organized meetings and project initiatives as required.
• Perform any their duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• HND/B.Sc in Management, Social Science or Agricultural related courses with at least Four (4) years of relevant work experience performing similar role.

Competencies
Ideal Candidate must;

• Be computer literate with a good working knowledge of computer based control systems and shared network drives.
• Have strong Excel skills.
• Have excellent communication skills.
• Experience of supporting a project manager.
• Experience of supporting technology transfer to smallholder farmers or innovation commercialization in agricultural sector.
• Have experience of supporting staffs remotely.
• Experience of conducting or supporting training for agricultural enterprises.
• Have good knowledge of management of aflatoxin.

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

Method of Application
Interested applicant should forward their applications including a covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of