Vacancy - Budget Development Assistant

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Job Title: Budget Development Assistant

Our Client:
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is one of the world's leading research partners in finding solutions for hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.

Our award-winning research for development (R4D) addresses the development needs of tropical countries.
We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture.

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks for suitable qualified candidate for the position below at its Headquarters in Ibadan.

Job Title: Budget Development Assistant
Job Type: 2-year renewable contract
Location: Ibadan, NG

Duties & Responsibility:
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:
Assist in preparing proposal budgets together with the proposal Development Coordinator and Scientist
Prepare, review, update and manage a database of station costs (staff administrative and operational costs) to be used in development of proposal budgets
Assist in preparing templates for budgets for various donors relevant to IITA
Coordinate and implement procedures for smooth-running and effective proposal budget development
Maintain an effective filling system and safe-keeping of confidential documents
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification & Experience:
B.Sc/HND in Agricultural Economics or related fields.
Minimum of 2 years work experience in a related role of a large organization is required.

The Ideal Candidate Must Possess:
Excellent computer skills with good grasp of spreadsheets, word processing and other MS office applications
Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills
Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure
Have a very good knowledge of cost related to agricultural fields and laboratory experiment
Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties

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

Deadline: 29th July 2013

Method Of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website.
The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package.

Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.