Job Title: Budget Development Assistant (2-year renewable contract)
Employer: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for the position below at its Headquarters in Ibadan.
Duties:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
• Assist in preparing proposal budgets together with the proposal Development Coordinator and Scientist
• Prepare, review, update and manage a database of station costs (staff administrative and operational costs) to be used in development of proposal budgets
• Assist in preparing templates for budgets for various donors relevant to IITA
• Coordinate and implement procedures for smooth-running and effective proposal budget development
• Maintain an effective filling system and safe-keeping of confidential documents
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience:
• B.Sc/HND in Agricultural Economics or related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years work experience in a related role of a large organization is required.
The ideal candidate must possess:
Excellent computer skills with good grasp of spreadsheets, word processing and other MS office applications
• Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills
• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure
• Have a very good knowledge of cost related to agricultural fields and laboratory experiment
• Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties
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 to IITA website. The application must include the 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.
Deadline: 29th July 2013
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