State Administrator at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

• Oversee the financial operations of I-Youth at the state level to ensure timely and accurate delivery of the monthly financial report to the Project Administrator.
• Develop training modules and provide training support roles on financial literacy and book-keeping.
• Assist the Project Administrator in overseeing the project finances and assure compliance.
• Assist the Project Administrator in managing funds and ensure compliance with the allocation of fund advances and utilization.
• 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.
• Prepare meeting notes for all project-related meetings.
• Oversee project procurement management and monitor progress at the state level.
• Track and ensure timely procurement for all project sites and project procurement processes.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

QUALIFICATION:

• BSc/HND in Business Administration, Public Administration or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem solving skills.
• Have proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience.
• Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.