Job offer: Project Assistant at IDH – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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Job offer: Project Assistant at IDH – The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in Lagos Nigeria.

Ref No: IITA-HR-NRS2022-017
Location: Lagos
Recruitment Type: National
Contract: 1-year renewable contract

Duties

Host visitors, respond to inquiries, plan workshops/meetings, draft correspondence and schedule appointments.
Perform general office management duties including managing office supplies and inventory.
Make travel arrangements, and hotel bookings, and facilitate procurement of the necessary visas and travel documentation for team members and partners.
Maintain basic financial records on projects implemented by IDH Nigeria.
Provide monthly and quarterly reports, while getting approval to have viewing right to the budget.
Handle payments of all approved payment requests and liaise with the banks.
Liaise with West Africa Regional Administrator, IITA Finance Directorate and other units to ensure compliance with IITA procedures and timely response to requests.
Record minutes at meetings accurately.
Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Country Director.

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Qualifications

B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or any other related field with a minimum of four (4) years of experience performing similar or related roles in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

Have excellent English reporting, and good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Have excellent computer skills with good knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office applications.
Have an excellent understanding of administrative functions, budgeting and financial management procedures.
Have a strong ability to coordinate, prioritize and organize workload, take initiative and work under pressure.
Have good team spirit and also participate as a team player.

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

Application Closing Date
2nd September 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:

Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format before the deadline.
The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women
While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted..