PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR - CASSAVA PROJECT

Job description

Assisting project scientist to effectively carry out project management functions. Following up with IITA scientists and project partners to ensure reports are submitted in timely manner. Following up with Lead Institutions and partners in the project to ensure smooth flow of project activities. Assisting in compiling donor reports. Developing and maintaining an efficient filling system and database for print and electronic files/documents on Cassava and CRP-RTB activities and projects. Developing project portfolios with clear project operational guidelines. Masters degree in Business Administration, Project Management and other related fields. Minimum of Six (6) years' experience in Project Management / Administration. Experience working in Agriculture research organization and good knowledge of French language will be an added advantage. Good understanding of budgeting and financial manangement procedures. Excellent computer skills with good grasp of spreadsheets, word processing and other MS office applications, and ability to learn new applications quickly. Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communications skills Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and Power Point.) Strong ability to co-ordinate, priorities and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure. Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties. IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agriculture Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture.