Budget Development Assistant Job at IITA Nigeria

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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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