Project Officer at IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is seeking a Project Officer to support high-level project coordination and stakeholder engagement in Lagos, Nigeria.

What it offers

• Highly competitive salary with attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Who can apply

• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
• Competencies required:
  • Strong communication, organizational, report-writing, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
  • Experience supporting high-level meetings and multi-stakeholder engagements.
  • Professionalism, discretion, attention to detail, coordination, time management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

What you'll do

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of high-level meetings, workshops, conferences, stakeholder engagements, and project-related events.
• Coordinate schedules, logistics, invitations, briefing materials, and meeting documentation.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and action points.
• Assist in preparing project work plans, activity schedules, progress reports, and implementation updates.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials, partners, consultants, and service providers.
• Support stakeholder relationship management and represent the organization professionally.
• Prepare and maintain meeting agendas, minutes, presentations, concept notes, correspondence, and other project documentation.
• Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and databases for project information.
• Support procurement processes, vendor coordination, and operational logistics.
• Assist in budget monitoring, expense tracking, and documentation of project expenditures.
• Prepare detailed reports, summaries, and briefing materials.
• Document decisions, resolutions, outcomes, and agreed action points.
• Support the development and timely submission of project reports and communication materials.
• Work on at least 2 EU-Horizon major projects.

How to apply

• Apply online at IITA - International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on apply.workable.com.
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