Employment Opportunities at The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the worlds leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. Its award-winning research-for-development (R4D) approach addresses the development needs of tropical countries. IITA works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. IITA is a non-profit organization founded in 1967 in Nigeria and governed by a Board of Trustees. IITA works on the following crops: cowpea, soybean, banana/plantain, yam, cassava, and maize. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian for the position below at the Institute's headquarters in Abuja: Job Title: Treasury Accounting Technician (Foreign Payment) Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-0020 Location: Abuja Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract) Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Handle blank cheques during working hours and also write cheques;
• Keep bank book records and reconcile bank statements, and statements of accounts of Suppliers;
• Initiate letters of funds transfer, give notice of remittance of funds transfer to payees and respond to enquiries on funds transfer and payments;
• Assist in the reconciliation of accounts from IITA Limited (UK); collate foreign suppliers’ cheques and mailing through IITA Limited;
• Respond to Internal/External Auditors’ queries on payment to suppliers;
• Handle Oracle AP and GL responsibilities and carry out data entry activities;
• Assist in updating cheques register;
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• OND in Accounting or related field with 4 years’ experience performing similar role. Possession of ICAN certificate is an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Must be friendly, agile and hardworking.
• Must be honest, trustworthy, articulate and be able to work under pressure.
• Conversant with the use of Oracle Financial application will be an added advantage.

Job Title: Facility Management Assistant Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-0019 Location: Abuja Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract) Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Work as part of the operations team, providing support across the organization, specifically assisting with facilities maintenance and premises management;
• Participate in the day-to-day procurement, and management of contractors;
• Assist the Station Administrator on major tasks relating to the premises and facilities;
• Report and replace/repair all damaged assets.
• Participate in preparing draft proposals for construction and alterations work including construction drawings,
• Coordinate with contractors performing construction and alteration work to ensure that quality of services performed by the contractors is in accordance with set terms and conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Tech/HND Mechanical, Civil or Agricultural Engineering or any other related discipline with at least 2 years working experience in a structured environment.

Competences The ideal candidate must have:

• The ability to manage multiple priority tasks effectively;
• The ability to work with little or no supervision under pressure in an agricultural working environment;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Strong computer skills;
• Prepare and write requisitions for purchase of equipment, material, spares, etc.; support the Procurement Committee to review and evaluate offers and coordinate with FMS and Supply Chain to ensure that jobs are carried out accordingly;
• Perform any other duties, properly assigned by the supervisor.
• Ability to drive IITA earthmoving equipment and vehicles using a valid Driver’s license.

Job Title: Farm Supervisor Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2017-0019 Location: Abuja Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract) Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Supervise land preparation (mowing ridging, harrowing etc.) within IITA and offsite stations.
• Jointly attend to and educate students, farmers, and other bodies during  excursions to IITA  with the Visitors Assistant.
• Assist in driving IITA trucks to and frooffsite stations to convey tractors, equipment and implements.
• Supervise operators on the use and maintenance of tractors and implements.
• Coordinate the multiplication of all IITA mandate varieties including cover crops.
• Initiate the establishment of irrigation facilities in Abuja station.
• Supervise planting and harvesting of cover crops.
• Assist in the management of the entire Abuja Farm to international standard.
• Train the trainers on tractorization.
• Perform any other farm duties as may be assigned by the Head of Station.

Qualifications

• Minimum of B.Sc/HND in General Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering or any other Agricultural Extension related discipline with at least 3years working experience preferably in a very large farm.

Competences The ideal candidate must have:

• The ability to manage multiple priorities/tasks effectively.
• A good knowledge of Agronomy and/or Farm Management.
• The ability to work with little or no supervision under pressure in agricultural working environment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• The ability to drive IITA’s earth moving equipment and vehicles with a valid Driver’s license.

Remuneration We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment. How to Apply Interested and qualified applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format, the application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant's current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package. Click here to apply  Application Deadline 25th April, 2017.

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