The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation.
Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, they improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Below are IITA available recruitment job.
IITA Recruitment Job [How To Apply].
Here’s the available IITA Recruitment Job and how to apply. IITA invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for these positions. Before you apply read the following application procedure for IITA recruitment job:
Job 1: Communication Officer
Location:
- Ibadan, Oyo
About the Project
- The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is implementing the ENABLE-TAAT Compact, financed through a grant from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for this grant to facilitate payments under the contracts for the following individual consultants.
Job Description
- The Consultant is expected to develop, implement and coordinate, a detailed communication plan/strategy for the ENABLE-TAAT compact, drive corporate strategy and message development, and other documentations; facilitate the dissemination of information on the ENABLE-TAAT compact activities through feature writing, press releases and social media and promote and publicize ENABLE-TAAT compact activities and results to various stakeholders, which will involve writing, editing, and production of articles and news stories on project related activities and findings and have these published in project newsletter or other outlets.
- He/She will also develop and package print/web/audio-visual and multimedia materials for the ENABLE-TAAT compact upon interaction with the value chains.
Requirements
- The desired consultant is expected to possess a B.Sc. or HND in Mass Communication, Public Relations, or other related fields with at least five (5) years’ experience performing a similar role in an international organization.
- Familiarity with Nigeria’s work environment will be an added advantage.
Method of Application
- All those interested and qualified for this position should Click here to apply
Job 2: Capacity Development Officer
- Location:
Ibadan, Oyo
About the Project
- The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is implementing the ENABLE-TAAT Compact, financed through a grant from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for this grant to facilitate payments under the contracts for the following individual consultants.
Job Description
- The Consultant is expected to develop, coordinate, and implement a detailed youth training plan/strategy for the ENABLE-TAAT compact; identify, develop and promote tools and guidelines for capacity building which will help in mobilizing young people; promote agribusiness growth and help expand diversity in young people.
- Also, he/she will carry out the related ENABLE-TAAT compact training in collaboration with identified facilitators within commodity value chains, integrate promising advanced agricultural technologies from the 9 commodity value chain compacts into curriculum, and incubation, assemble training toolkits and produce training tool per value chain and technology.
- Others include to produce a comprehensive report at the end of training and make recommendations on ways of improving the project.
Requirements
- The desired consultant is expected to possess a B.Sc. or HND in Agricultural Science or another related field with at least four (4) years experience in performing similar capacity development design and development, training of trainers and participatory extension; performing similar or related roles preferably.
- Familiarity with Nigeria work environment will be an added advantage.
Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply
Job 3: Compact Administrator
Location:
- Ibadan, Oyo
About the Project
- The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is implementing the ENABLE-TAAT Compact, financed through a grant from the African Development Bank toward the cost of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation (TAAT) Program and intends to apply part of the proceeds for this grant to facilitate payments under the contracts for the following individual consultants.
Job Description
- The Consultant in this capacity, will coordinate project management activities in relation to resources, materials and equipment in adherence to the approved procurement plan, manage budget and expenditure in relation to project implementation, management of human and material resources in relation to the project, ensure compliance with project budget allocations and timely filing of reports on fund advances and utilization.
- Other related activities include working with the accountant in keeping track of financial records and expenses.
Requirements
- The desired consultant is expected to possess a B.Sc. or HND in Economics, Public Administration, or other related field with at least five (5) years experiences performing similar role in an international organization.
- Familiarity with Nigeria work environment will be an added advantage.
Method of Application
- All those interested and qualified for this position should Click here to apply
Job 4: Administrative Officer
Location:
- Kano Nigeria
Duties
- Oversee the financial operations of the project at the state level to ensure timely and accurate delivery of the monthly financial report to the Project Administrator
- Assist in managing the fund and ensure compliance with the allocation of fund advances and utilization
- Prepare meeting notes for all project and related meetings at the 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 training etc.
- Undertake any other duties that shall be assigned by the manager
Qualification
- BSc / HND Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of three (3) years’ related experience performing a 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.
Method of Application
- Interested applicant should forward their Applications include Covering Letter which should address how the candidate’s 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 applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). Click here to apply
Other available in jobs in International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) includes:
- Administrative Officer
- Business Development Officer
- Information and Communication Technology Officer
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
- STEP Training Officer
