Vacancy at IITA

Duties

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist IITA RTB Focal Point in timely and correct preparation of RTB Product Portfolio
• Monitor timely completion and reporting of RTB product delivery and annual milestones in Product Portfolio and complementary funding grants
• Set up a IITA RTB database to track progress in completion of products and milestones and contribution to outcomes
• Coordinate with the RTB Program Management Officer of the lead Center (CIP, Lima) and ensure the application of a common platform and a shared databases
• Follow up with IITA Theme Leaders, scientists and project partners to ensure high quality reports are submitted in timely manner to RTB Program Management Officer
• Develop and maintain an efficient filing system and databases for print and electronic files/documents on RTB activities and projects.
• Assist in implementation of evaluations/impact assessments
• Carry out the above functions for other projects managed in the IITA cassava breeding program.
• Any other duties related to project management and program development as may be determined by the supervisor

Qualification and Experience

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Project Management and other related fields. Minimum of Six (6) years’ experience in Project Management/Administration. Experience working in agriculture research organization and good knowledge of French language will be an added advantage.

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Good understanding of budgeting and financial management procedures
• Excellent computer skills with good grasp of spreadsheets, word processing and other MS office applications, and ability to learn new applications quickly
• Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure
• Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties.