Project Assistant I at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions
• Handle requests for information and data
• Assist in data collection, analysis and presentation;
• Prepare written responses to routine enquiries
• 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.

Qualification

• HND/B.Sc in Management, Social Science or Agricultural related courses with at least Two (2) 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 foragricultural enterprises.
• Have good knowledge of management of aflatoxin.
• Have understanding of the approach to adopt in supporting growth of agricultural enterprises.
• Have experience in data and sample collection;
• Experience in supporting stakeholders management activities.

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