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Project Coordinator

Nigeria

  • Organization: CIMMYT - International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
  • Location: Nigeria
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Project and Programme Management
    • Managerial positions
  • Closing Date: Closed

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, on behalf of CIMMYT, seeks suitable applicants for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan:

Contract:      3-year renewable contract                                   Location:  Ibadan

 DUTIES: 

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

  • Coordinate and supervise IMAGE in-country operation on household surveys and plant sample collections for DNA analysis.
  • Ensure project SOPs are followed and report discrepancies as part of the continuous improvement process. Participation in development of project SOPs is expected.
  • Serve as one of the focal persons for IMAGE project in Nigeria, Tanzania and Ethiopia and maintain frequent communication with project leadership team.
  • Support IMAGE project in organizing training workshops for household surveys and eventually lead the effort within respective countries.
  • Manage in-country operational budget and provide financial and progress reports to project leadership and donor (BMGF).
  • Liaise with local government partners, national research institutions and CGIAR centers from time to time to ensure smooth operation of the project and new technologies or solutions can be applied and scaled appropriately.
  • Actively contribute as a member of the IMAGE project network to streamline and optimize household surveys. This may include knowledge sharing and supporting project members when necessary.
  • Identify challenges and opportunities in in-country operation and provide leadership as part of local capacity development effort.
  • Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the supervisor.

 QUALIFICATION:

Master’s in plant Breeding, Molecular Biology or Agriculture or related field with minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a well-structured environment or donor funded organization.

COMPETENCIES:

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Strong understanding of local culture and work environments, particularly in the context of rural development and smallholder farmer practices.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English is a must and local dialect(s) is a plus.
  • Service oriented mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
  • Seed industry/private sector experience is desired.
  • Project management experience and ability to work under strict deadlines and budget requirements.
  • Logistic management experience in agriculture research.
  • Experience in multi stakeholder engagements and demonstrated ability to collaborate to achieve common goals.
  • Ability to work independently with minor supervision and a career driven mindset.
  • Ability to travel locally with occasional international travels.

REMUNERATION:

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

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: http://jobs.iita.org/erecruit. 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.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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