Administrative Officer at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ref. No: IITA-HR-NRS2020-015
Recruitment Type: National (2-years renewable contract)

Duties

• Oversee the financial operations of the project at the state level to ensure timely and accurate delivery of monthly financial report to the Project Administrator
• Assist in managing fund and ensure compliance with allocation of fund advances and utilization
• Prepare meeting notes for all project and related meetings at state level
• Develop training modules and provide training support roles on financial literacy and book-keeping
• Assist in managing budget and expenditure in relation to the project implementation and budget plan
• Assist in keeping and providing necessary support document in compliance with the project budget document
• Oversee project procurement management and monitor progress at the state level
• Manage activities in relation to resources, materials, and equipment in adherence to the approved procurement plan
• Coordinate project management activities in relation to resources, materials, and equipment in adherence to the approved budget document
• Manage logistics of state level meetings and internal trainings etc.
• Undertake any other duties that shall be assigned by the manager

Qualification

• BSc / HND Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with minimum of three (3) years’ related experience performing related role.

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

• Be computer literate with a good working knowledge of computer-based control systems, shared network drives, and excel packages
• Have experience in working with youths and should be able to link them to private sector and finance partners for financial and enterprise development support.
• Be proficient in the use of MS office packages.
• Have good team working skills and must be able to share all relevant information with colleagues and users pro-actively at the right time.
• Have good manners in showing flexibility, respect, friendliness and cooperation.
• Show ability for efficient and harmonious team leadership.
• Have good personality and interpersonal relationship as well as excellent communication skills.
• Be able to communicate in Hausa language.

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