Job Title: Project Management Officer (2-year renewable contract)
Location: Ibadan, Nigeria
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
IITA is seeking an experienced Project Management Officer with a high level of commitment to assist the CGIAR Research Program on Roots, Tubers and Bananas (RTB) and the IITA Cassava Breeding Unit in project management.
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.
General information: Initial appointment is for two years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be decided based on research outputs and productivity, and continued need for the position.
Remuneration: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft Word format. The curriculum Vitae must also include names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicant's direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA website.
Please complete our online application form using the link below.
Closing Date: 26th June, 2013
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