International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Job Recruitment (3 Positions)

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 following positions below:

Training Officer

Location: Kaduna
Job type: Contract
Duration: 1-year renewable contract

Duties

• Lead the management and implementation of youth training in Kaduna state
• Coordinate all efforts of all identified partners in contributing to training activities in Kaduna State
• Assist with the selection of trainee cohort and inputs to the trainee database
• Assist with the identification and screening of sites for training and incubation
• Determine the equipment needs of training sites and advice for upgrade
• Lead training of trainers for identified facilitators
• Integrate promising advanced agricultural technologies into curriculum, attachments, and incubation.
• Assist with the development of a curriculum that reflects private sector needs and standards of competency.
• Supervise and monitor trained youths alongside the M/E officer(s).
• Assist the State Coordinator in drafting training and activity progress reports and other reports from the locations as required.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• B.Sc / HND in Agriculture Extension or Social Science-related courses with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Be computer literate with a good working knowledge of computer-based control systems, shared network drives, and Excel packages.
• Be experienced in working with youths.
• B experienced in designing agribusiness training curriculum for youths.
• Have good team working skills and must be able to share all relevant information with colleagues and users pro-actively at the right time.
• Have good manners in showing flexibility, respect, friendliness, and cooperation.
• Have good personality and interpersonal relationships as well as excellent communication skills.

Application Closing Date
5th October, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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News Reporter

News Reporter

Duration: 6 months’ renewable

Location: Ibadan

DUTIES:

• Cover and document Institute events and stories for Radio IITA, including live reports.
• Schedule and conduct news interviews.
• Create and develop news stories.
• Establish and maintain news contacts.
• Write, edit, submit a copy and attend news events.
• Proofread and verify statements and facts.
• Edit, field record, and produce radio, web, and broadcast news reports.
• Maintain news department files, including a digital archive of news stories broadcast.
• Write and deliver news stories from the reader’s perspective.
• Publish or broadcast news stories.
• Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes.
• Maintain notes and audio recordings.
• Cooperate with reporters, chief editor, producers etc.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

BSc/HND in Mass communication, Communication and Language Arts or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have good research skills.
• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Have good knowledge of journalism, digital literacy and audio production.).
• Be logical in reasoning and be objective.

Application Closing Date
26th September, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Proposal Coordination Officer

Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Location: Ibadan

DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the Unit Head to proactively search various sources, including donor websites, funding databases, and subscribed search tools/platforms, to identify potential funding opportunities/calls, Requests for Proposals, and Expressions of Interest that align with the IITA’s mandate and strategic goals.
• Support with the publishing/circulation of identified calls to scientists and relevant teams including populating summarized call guidelines/information into the proposal call automation system.
• Coordinate internal registration procedures on proposals, including follow-up with scientists and proposal teams to ensure timely completion of proposal/project summary forms.
• Support scientists and project teams to guide them in navigating through the proposal call automation system. This includes facilitating with the Software Systems team to resolve all related technical issues/challenges.
• Collaborate with interrelated teams to facilitate the processing of relevant supporting documents/information (e.g., Support Letter, Letter of Intent, due diligence form, etc.) required for proposal submissions.
• Support to extract donor intelligence and maintain a database of key donors and report on emerging trends and forecasts including their priorities, funding cycles, and application procedures that could inform IITA’s and CGIAR’s strategic resource mobilization interventions.
• Explores and ensures that subscribed proposal search tools (DevAID, Fund4NGO, etc.) are active.
• Support the Unit Head to generate regular management reports and updates on the progress of IITA’s resource mobilization efforts, including proposal submissions, funding success rates, and proposal pipeline.
• Maintain and regularly update team members on administrative information required for proposal development.
• Coordinate the preparation of weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports on searched and published calls for proposals.
• Represent the Unit Head in donor debriefings/FAQ Sessions, workshops, and networking events to stay updated on funding trends and foster collaborations.
• Support in tracking donor feedback on submitted proposals, including maintaining the unit’s intranet platform with relevant policy documents, workflow, templates, checklist, and manuals including proposal-related documents and best practices for future reference.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure that all project development information and documentation are current and accurately maintained on the project database.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including scientists, Finance, Legal, People and culture, Communications, and relevant teams to ensure submission of quality and impactful proposals that meet donors’ requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to provide guidance and training to project teams and partners on effective proposal development and resource mobilization strategies.
• Support the establishment of performance metrics for proposal success, track outcomes, and provide insights for improvement.
• Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION:

Master’s degree in International Development, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration or related field with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience working in agricultural and multicultural organizations, demonstrating a proven track record of hands-on involvement in proposal development, resource mobilization or related roles in an international development context.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must:

• Have proven experience in proposal coordination, project management, or related roles.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Have strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), project management tools and document management systems.
• Have collaborative mindset with proven ability to work effectively across diverse teams, including virtual teams and international partners.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess proposal requirements and develop effective solutions.
• Be familiar with donor guidelines, grants, and proposal development processes is a plus.
• Have ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Have high level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to the organization’s mission.
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain relationships with donors, partners and stakeholders.
• Have ability to adapt to changing priorities, navigate ambiguity and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

REMUNERATION:

We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Application Closing Date
3rd October, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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