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, we 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.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning and Communication Officer
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-016
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Duties
- Responsible for managing data collection, analysis and storage efforts and the BASICS 11 database;
- Assist in the development and/or finalization of the BASICS II Work Plan and keep it updated in accordance with timeframes
- Collect data on a regular basis to measure achievement against the performance indicators and check data quality with partners;
- Implement and coordinate M&E activities according to M&E Plan
- Ensure proper filing of M&E evidence and documents
- Store survey results in an accessible and orderly method and assure safe keeping of BASICS II data in line with organizational data storage policy
- Develop compelling stories – features, photo and video stories, and events that reinforce BASICS II work;
- Work with relevant staff to develop communication materials including press releases, newsletters, articles, website pages, brochures, banners, posters, guidelines etc, to support partners and investors;
- Provide technical advice and support to unit leaders and other staff in planning and developing relevant information and communications products
- Develop and evaluate feasibility, efficiency and quality of Information Education and Communication (IEC) materials;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Master’s in Communication, Journalism Public Relation, Agricultural Extension, or related field with five (5) years’ experience performing same role in a structured organization.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have ability to deliver accurate and timely reports
- Good Knowledge in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook applications, Cloud data storage tools like Google drive, DropBox, OneDrive etc
- Social media knowledge and experience – adept at using major social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
- Proven skills in writing, editing and proofreading, concept and brand creation
- High degree of motivation, initiative, independence, reliability, adaptability, and professional maturity
- Strong command of English – possess excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, presentation, client management, social skills
- Experience working with diverse team including web developers, journalists, graphic artists
- Working experience with Bill & Melinda Gates and USAID funded programs
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).
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Job Title: Project Accountant
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-016
Location: Ibadan Recruitment
Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Duties
- Prepare statements of expenditures (SOE) as required by the donor for justification and reporting.
- Liaise with all project partners to obtain required information (work plans) in time, check for completeness, accuracy and allowability of the expenses before finalizing the sub agreements in close working relationship with PDAU and IITA finance team to effect payment.
- Prepare payment, petty cash payment, journals, and other vouchers etc. and ensure that these are posted into general and other account ledgers.
- Maintain advances and asset registers and keep store accounts books to provide control to project store.
- Work with other team members and contributing to the preparation of funding proposals and annual financial reports for submission to the donor.
- Monitor the processing of cash/travel advances, expense claims and reimbursements by project staff.
- Participate in financial operations including revenue and expenditure trends analysis and financial commitments.
- Analyse financial information with recommendations to project leader and develop efficient use of resources and procedures.
- Create solutions to operational and financial issues/challenges, monitor funds status and the amounts transferred by donor to centre account.
- Perform any their duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification
- Master’s in Accounting, Financial Management, or related field with five (5) years’ experience performing same role in a structured organization. Possession of ACA or ACCA is an added advantage.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be able to demonstrate proficient level of professional skill and knowledge in accounting and use applicable information technology to meet work needs.
- Have ability to create financial report and presentation.
- Have ability to monitor progress of project and investigate variance of project costs.
- Have ability to use effective approaches in developing appropriate solutions and conclusion.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
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).
Deadline: 7th July, 2020.
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