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  • Posted: Feb 23, 2017
    Deadline: Mar 8, 2017
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    The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consu...
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    Organizational Development Assistant

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 3 years
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field

    Ref.: ITA-HR-NRS2017-010B
    Location: Ibadan
    Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

    • Participate in the design and development of effective OD initiatives in HR and across IITA, and in the implementation of organizational effectiveness interventions towards the development of IITA as a high performance organization;
    • Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and SPSS as required;
    • Create project documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
    • Participate in and help lead workshop program administration and logistics with internal clients and partners;
    • Support team effectiveness initiatives to build high-performing teams;
    • Follow up with clients and partners to ensure that OD activities are smoothly implemented;
    • Coordinate the delivery of team building sessions/presentations;
    • Prepare travel arrangements, and manage team schedules;
    • Gather materials for internal communication and publications
    • Draft team building programs and initiate tools for the effective delivery of team building activities;
    • Ensure effective and efficient rapporteur in all OD related activities;
    • Prepare draft reports of all OD-led facilitation and training programs;
    • Interface with CDO on behalf of the OD Manager when the need arises;
    • Work on the development of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, be involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages;
    • Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the HR refreshed strategy;
    • Manage the database of all OD and training activities, ensuring organized storage and effective access to and retrieval of information;
    • Research/benchmark on good practices with other international organizations;
    • Participate in work teams, attend meetings and carry out any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time, and as may be determined by strategic priorities of the HR Unit and the Institute, towards enhancing the effectiveness of HR and IITA generally;
    • Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • B.Sc/HND in Humanities, Agric-Economics, Social Sciences or related field.
    • The ideal candidate must be a member of CIPM or other international HR professional bodies with at least three (3) years’ experience in a structured organisation performing similar role are essential.

    Competencies
    Ideal Candidate must:

    • Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Good knowledge and use of MS Packages, office outlook, SPSS and EPR.
    • Ability to analyze and interpreted data.
    • Good coordination, planning and implementation skill.

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

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    Human Resources Information Systems Assistant

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 3 years
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field

    Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-0010
    Location: Ibadan
    Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

    • Assist in the implementation of HR software
    • Assist in development and maintenance of applications and databases to automate specific HR processes. Input and update existing and new staff data into information systems
    • Assist in reviewing, updating and cleansing of HR data Identify application requirements with other HR staff and ICT staff Assist in providing HR software and IT solutions Assist in providing day-to-day technical support and advice to HR staff and other HR Information System users. Contribute to overall HR goals by carrying out tasks as may be directed by HR management and supervisor.

    Requirements

    • B.Sc/HND in Computer Science, Statistics or any related field with at least three (3) years relevant experience in database management and software development

    Competencies:

    • Ideal Candidate must:
      • Have good communication, interpersonal skills, ICT skills, planning, and organizational skills.
      • Must have business savvy skill and Critical thinking skill.
      • Be a team player.

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

    go to method of application »

    Organizational Development Assistant

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 3 years
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field

    Ref.: ITA-HR-NRS2017-010B
    Location: Ibadan
    Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

    • Participate in the design and development of effective OD initiatives in HR and across IITA, and in the implementation of organizational effectiveness interventions towards the development of IITA as a high performance organization;
    • Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and SPSS as required;
    • Create project documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
    • Participate in and help lead workshop program administration and logistics with internal clients and partners;
    • Support team effectiveness initiatives to build high-performing teams;
    • Follow up with clients and partners to ensure that OD activities are smoothly implemented;
    • Coordinate the delivery of team building sessions/presentations;
    • Prepare travel arrangements, and manage team schedules;
    • Gather materials for internal communication and publications
    • Draft team building programs and initiate tools for the effective delivery of team building activities;
    • Ensure effective and efficient rapporteur in all OD related activities;
    • Prepare draft reports of all OD-led facilitation and training programs;
    • Interface with CDO on behalf of the OD Manager when the need arises;
    • Work on the development of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, be involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages;
    • Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the HR refreshed strategy;
    • Manage the database of all OD and training activities, ensuring organized storage and effective access to and retrieval of information;
    • Research/benchmark on good practices with other international organizations;
    • Participate in work teams, attend meetings and carry out any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time, and as may be determined by strategic priorities of the HR Unit and the Institute, towards enhancing the effectiveness of HR and IITA generally;
    • Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • B.Sc/HND in Humanities, Agric-Economics, Social Sciences or related field.
    • The ideal candidate must be a member of CIPM or other international HR professional bodies with at least three (3) years’ experience in a structured organisation performing similar role are essential.

    Competencies
    Ideal Candidate must:

    • Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Good knowledge and use of MS Packages, office outlook, SPSS and EPR.
    • Ability to analyze and interpreted data.
    • Good coordination, planning and implementation skill.

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

    go to method of application »

    Human Resources Information Systems Assistant

    • Job Type
    • Qualification
    • Experience 3 years
    • Location Not specified
    • Job Field

    Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-0010
    Location: Ibadan
    Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

    • Assist in the implementation of HR software
    • Assist in development and maintenance of applications and databases to automate specific HR processes. Input and update existing and new staff data into information systems
    • Assist in reviewing, updating and cleansing of HR data Identify application requirements with other HR staff and ICT staff Assist in providing HR software and IT solutions Assist in providing day-to-day technical support and advice to HR staff and other HR Information System users. Contribute to overall HR goals by carrying out tasks as may be directed by HR management and supervisor.

    Requirements

    • B.Sc/HND in Computer Science, Statistics or any related field with at least three (3) years relevant experience in database management and software development

    Competencies:

    • Ideal Candidate must:
      • Have good communication, interpersonal skills, ICT skills, planning, and organizational skills.
      • Must have business savvy skill and Critical thinking skill.
      • Be a team player.

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

    go to method of application »

    Organizational Development Assistant

    Ref.: ITA-HR-NRS2017-010B
    Location: Ibadan
    Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

    • Participate in the design and development of effective OD initiatives in HR and across IITA, and in the implementation of organizational effectiveness interventions towards the development of IITA as a high performance organization;
    • Perform data analysis using Microsoft Excel and SPSS as required;
    • Create project documentation using Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
    • Participate in and help lead workshop program administration and logistics with internal clients and partners;
    • Support team effectiveness initiatives to build high-performing teams;
    • Follow up with clients and partners to ensure that OD activities are smoothly implemented;
    • Coordinate the delivery of team building sessions/presentations;
    • Prepare travel arrangements, and manage team schedules;
    • Gather materials for internal communication and publications
    • Draft team building programs and initiate tools for the effective delivery of team building activities;
    • Ensure effective and efficient rapporteur in all OD related activities;
    • Prepare draft reports of all OD-led facilitation and training programs;
    • Interface with CDO on behalf of the OD Manager when the need arises;
    • Work on the development of e-learning techniques, and where relevant, be involved in the creation and/or delivery of e-learning packages;
    • Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the HR refreshed strategy;
    • Manage the database of all OD and training activities, ensuring organized storage and effective access to and retrieval of information;
    • Research/benchmark on good practices with other international organizations;
    • Participate in work teams, attend meetings and carry out any other tasks as may be assigned from time to time, and as may be determined by strategic priorities of the HR Unit and the Institute, towards enhancing the effectiveness of HR and IITA generally;
    • Perform all other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

    Qualifications

    • B.Sc/HND in Humanities, Agric-Economics, Social Sciences or related field.
    • The ideal candidate must be a member of CIPM or other international HR professional bodies with at least three (3) years’ experience in a structured organisation performing similar role are essential.

    Competencies
    Ideal Candidate must:

    • Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Good knowledge and use of MS Packages, office outlook, SPSS and EPR.
    • Ability to analyze and interpreted data.
    • Good coordination, planning and implementation skill.

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

    go to method of application »

    Human Resources Information Systems Assistant

    Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-0010
    Location: Ibadan
    Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

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

    • Assist in the implementation of HR software
    • Assist in development and maintenance of applications and databases to automate specific HR processes. Input and update existing and new staff data into information systems
    • Assist in reviewing, updating and cleansing of HR data Identify application requirements with other HR staff and ICT staff Assist in providing HR software and IT solutions Assist in providing day-to-day technical support and advice to HR staff and other HR Information System users. Contribute to overall HR goals by carrying out tasks as may be directed by HR management and supervisor.

    Requirements

    • B.Sc/HND in Computer Science, Statistics or any related field with at least three (3) years relevant experience in database management and software development

    Competencies:

    • Ideal Candidate must:
      • Have good communication, interpersonal skills, ICT skills, planning, and organizational skills.
      • Must have business savvy skill and Critical thinking skill.
      • Be a team player.

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

    go to method of application »

    Head, Project Development and Administration Unit (PDAU)

    Ref No: DDG-R4D/H/PDA/02/17
    Location: Ibadan

    Position Responsibilities

    • The Head of Project Development and Administration Office will strategically lead the work and ensure efficient delivery of the tasks included in the mandate of the unit and will also actively contribute to harmonization and collaboration between all directorates and units in the Institute. The Head reports to the Director for Research Support.

    Priorities for Proposal Development and Administration unit are:

    • Identification and timely communication of new funding opportunities aligned with the Institute strategy; Coordination of and effective support to development and delivery of competitive proposals by the Institute, including high quality internal review process; Development and update of relevant proposal templates, e.g. for budgets; Efficient management and tracking of proposal process from identification of call to submission, as well as monitoring of proposal success rate.
    • Support and coordinate efficient and accurate project initiation, implementation and closure. Ensure and coordinate input for timely submission of technical and financial reports to donors.
    • Provide analysis and regular updates of funding projections for the Institute, taking into account on-going projects as well as proposals in the pipeline.
    • Support internal and external capacity development in project management.
    • Manage and provide support across the Institute in IP-related and other legal issues; Provide templates for and support in the drafting, negotiation and finalization of all Institutes agreements and legal documents, including but not limited to: Hosting Agreements and Country Agreements; Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs); Memoranda of Agreement (MoAs); contract agreements and sub-contract agreements (including work plans and budgets); and No Cost Extension (NCE), for both donors and partners.
    • Manage the proposal and project database i.e. ProMIS, including filing of agreements and documents mentioned above.
    • Support the Advocacy and Resource Mobilization office in resource mobilization activities.

    Educational Qualifications

    • The candidate should have a PhD in a relevant area.

    Core Competencies:

    • At least ten years of relevant job experience from international organizations/NGOs/donors preferably linked to research in tropical agriculture or international development.
    • Experience in proposal development, project management, grant management or resource mobilization.
    • Experience in developing web/ICT-based administrative processes and procedures for large international organizations
    • Excellent and extensive organizational and administrative skills and experience.
    • Ability to work well in a multicultural setting.
    • Gender awareness.
    • Excellent computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Power Point).
    • Experience with ICT-based administrative software.
    • Experience with MS Project an advantage.
    • Ability to work well under pressure.
    • Fluency in English, working knowledge of French a strong advantage.

    General information/Remuneration
    The contract will be for a period of three years based on performance and availability of funding. IITA offers internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars.

    Deadline
    28th February, 2017.

    Method of Application

    Use the link(s) below to apply on company website.

     

    Interested applicant should forward their applications including a covering letter which should address how the candidates 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 applicants current or previous organization or applicants direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work).

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    Note

    • IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in the workforce, therefore female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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