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I hereby attach the newly released Act for all to view

I was shocked when i saw the new guidelines released by PENCOM in relation to the issue of voluntary contribution. I was wondering if PENCOM has the right to issue guidelines that will contradicts the PENCOM Act.

Why will PENCOM determine how i intend to save and collect my money with my PFA a right giving to me by the PENCOM Act. What right do they have to set aside the PEMCOM Act with a mere guideline that is not enshrined in the PENCOM Act. I wish to seek the help of lawyes in the house to please help seek an injuction to stop the implementation of this directive.

Did u apply there. Beware of 419 and kidnappers

Get help world wide rocks. They want to kill it by all means. Bad people

Get help world wide rocks. Just got paid haters should go to hell

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will this weekend, again, pump more dollars into the foreign exchange market in continuation of its strategy to further strengthen the value of the Naira.

A source in the apex bank, said that the CBN has planned the release of an additional $350 million bringing the total to $570 million in this week alone to further crash the value of the Dollar. Already this has generated panic among currency traders who are yet to recover from the losses some of them have suffered in the last two weeks owing to sharp and sudden appreciation of the Naira. Confirming the development, the Acting Director, Corporate communications, Isaac Okorafor, told our correspondent that, with improving reserve levels, the Bank was determined to continuously make forex available to all genuine customers through their banks

The nation’s foreign reserve hit about $29 billion as at Tuesday, last week, a position that has given comfort to the CBN Governor, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, and his team to massively intervene in the forex market. With the current position, those hoarding the hard currencies would have to quickly off-load to reduce their losses. Informed sources speak of the likelihood of a liquidity glut as banks are beginning to send out salespeople to scout for customers to buy the dollar in an effort to avoid losses arising from the expected further appreciation of the naira. It will be recalled that since last Tuesday the CBN has so far supplied a total of $570 million to the market made up of $80 million for Personal Travel Allowance (PTA), Medicals and school fees, $100 million in wholesale forwards, an additional $350 million planned for injection on Friday or Saturday.


Read more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/03/cbn-pump-350m-forex-market/

We dont have Bua and Unicem here in ibadan. Its only Dangote and Elephant ul get here. I wish the FG could help in bringing the price down.

The price of cement is now 2700 and we voted for change despite the fact that we produce locally. We implore the govenment to please help in reducing the price of cement.

I am still in shook today as i was told the price of cement is 2500 per bag. Federal Government please help.

we have different types of leukemia, what type of leukemia does he have?

we have different type of leukemia, what type of leukemia does he have?

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)
JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the positions of Project Administrator, Communication Officer, Procurement Specialist and Project Accountant to be based in Abuja Nigeria.

These positions are under the Nigeria Agricultural Transformation Agenda Support Program-Phase I Outreach (ATASP-I Outreach) funded by African Development Bank (AfDB). The ATASP-I Outreach will contribute to the objectives of the Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA) of the Federal Government by addressing the constraints of Rice. Sorghum and Cassava value chains in four staple crop processing zones of Adani-Omor, Bida-Badeggi. Kano-Jigawa and Kebbi-Sokoto. The Programme comprises three complementary and mutually reinforcing components via; Infrastructure Development; Commodity Value Chain Development; and Programme Management. The specific objective of the programme is to: contribute to food and nutrition security, employment generation, and wealth creation along the priority commodity value chains.

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 Agricultural 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. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

Position Position/Responsibilities Qualification, Experience and Skills

Project Administrator

2 year renewable contract

(Abuja)

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:


● Assist the Project Manager with day-to-day project administration.
● Monitor timely completion and reporting of the project’s product delivery and annual milestones.
● Follow up with IITA scientists, Project Administration Office, and project partners to ensure high quality reports are submitted in a timely manner.
● Assist in the implementation of evaluations/ impact assessments.
● Assist with monitoring the project’s burn rate.
● Review and crosscheck partner agreements and similar documents.
● Be responsible for stock keeping of project’s assets.
• Such other duties, properly assigned, as may be occasioned by the exigencies of the service.

Education:

MSc in business administration, project management, or other related fields

Experience:

Minimum of four years’ experience in project administration

The ideal candidate must:

• have the capacity to work effectively in a team;
• have good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Key Competencies:

• good understanding of budgeting and financial management procedures;
• excellent computer skills with good grasp of spreadsheets, word processing, and other MS office applications, and the ability to learn new applications quickly; excellent English reporting, writing, and oral communication skills;
• strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise, and organize workload;
• readiness to take the initiative and work under pressure;
• a good team spirit and also participate as a team member in the accomplishment of duties
Language:
The candidate should communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in English language.


Communication Officer

2 year renewable contract

(Abuja)
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Develop, coordinate, and implement a detailed communication and knowledge exchange plan for the ATASP-1 Project outreach program in close collaboration with project partners and the IITA Communication Office.
• Lead and support the capitalization of research findings in the project through regular reports and specific documentation (case studies, best practices, lessons learnt, etc.).
• Manage and ensure effective stakeholder relationships and knowledge exchange approaches by engaging in dialogue and using feedback mechanisms with project partners, ADPs, and beneficiaries in the SCPZs.
• Manage project events, including press conferences, promotional events, and exhibitions.
• Manage in close collaboration with the Head of Communication and the key partners (AfDB and FMARD) the PR aspect of any possible crisis situation and advise management on possible crisis communication strategies.
• Set up, design, and coordinate an online media platform on project results in close collaboration with a social media expert.
• Design, manage, and disseminate an educational video documentation on the project.
• Oversee the Training of Trainers component of the project in close relationship with the FMARD, the youth (Agripreneurs), and an extension expert.
• Produce training and educational materials for extension services and rural populations.
• Oversee results based rural communication approaches and monitor them via qualitative studies (KAP studies) with beneficiaries.
• Produce efficient communication materials (print and audio) adapted to the needs of cassava, rice, and sorghum farmers.
• Develop, produce, and disseminate guidebooks on cassava, rice, and sorghum-based technologies to farmers.
• Contribute to the competence building of staff related to communication, extension, and monitoring.
• Participate and contribute to the yearly reporting, evaluation, and planning processes and elaboration of corresponding plans.
• Work as part of the IITA communication team to develop and implement IITA PR activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Education:

The candidate should have MSc in public relations, development support communication, rural development, tropical agriculture or a similar discipline.

Work Experience:

At least five years of working experience in rural development, preferably with some experience in Nigeria.

Language:

The candidate should communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in the English language.

The ideal candidate must:

• have the capacity to work effectively in a team
• be competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Key Competencies:

• good understanding of poverty, gender, and sustainability issues;
• good understanding of these same issues in rural areas in Africa;
• proven track record in analysis, writing up, and dissemination of scientific findings;
• Experience in implementing Monitoring & Evaluation systems and capitalising on outcome mappings;
• excellent team worker and facilitator with communication and networking skills;
• ability to integrate in an existing complex programme set-up;
• excellent spoken and written English; knowledge of local languages in Nigeria is an additional asset.




Procurement Specialist


2 year renewable contract

(Abuja)

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Prepare the annual procurement plans of the project using inputs from project experts;
• Undertake preparation of bidding documents under the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) procurement rules;
• Undertake the tendering and monitoring of a portfolio of contracts in accordance with AfDB procedures;
• Support the bid evaluation process as may be required by the project management;
• Prepare and process purchase orders and documents in accordance with policies and procedures;
• Source, select, and negotiate with suppliers for the best purchase package in terms of quality, price, terms, deliveries, and services;
• Assist in the selection of appropriate suppliers and contractors;
• Promote good procurement practices with due regard to sustainability, ethical purchasing standards, and whole life costing;
• Participate in negotiation of contract terms on a range of central contracts and monitor performance against these contracts;
• Maintain complete updated purchasing records/data and pricing in the system;
• Execute and monitor all regular purchasing duties;
• Coordinate with end-users and suppliers in the purchasing scope of work for projects assigned;
• Assist in managing and following up overseas orders;
• Handle and monitor claims with vendors for shortages or defective/ missing parts;
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery;
• Monitor and co-ordinate deliveries of items between suppliers to ensure that all items are delivered on time;
• Plan and manage inventory levels of materials or products;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.


A Postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. engineering, architecture, procurement, law, management, commerce, agriculture, and finance)

Working Experience:

A minimum of six years of project procurement experience, with a minimum of four years in Africa. Procurement experience in an international/multinational financial organization is an advantage.

The ideal candidate must have:

• the capacity to work effectively in a team
• be competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Business Operating Systems.

Key Competencies:

• Capacity to pay attention to details and accuracy;
• Planning and organizing capacity;
• Information and task monitoring;
• Problem analysis; Strong customer-service orientation; and
• Judgment and problem solving ability.


Project Accountant

2 year renewable contract

(Abuja)
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accounts.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Prepare financial management reports.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end/close reports.
• Establish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control procedures.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare continuous management and support of budget and forecast activities.
• Monitor and support tax issues.
• Develop and maintain financial data bases.
• Participate in financial audit preparation and follow up the audit process.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Analyze and advise on financial operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments, and future revenues.
• Analyze financial information
• Recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and solutions to problems.
• Maintain solutions to operational and financial delays.
• Monitor project funds and the amounts transferred by donor to the Center Account.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Education

BSc in accounting. Possession of other recognized professional qualifications like ICAN, ACCA, CPA, MBA, etc. is an added advantage

Work experience:

A minimum of five years experience.
The ideal candidate must:
• have ability to display high energy level, work under pressure, and willingness to work at irregular hours;
• have the capacity to work effectively in a team; and
• be competent in the use of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Business Operating Systems.
Language:

The candidate should communicate fluently (orally and in writing) in the English language.

Competencies:

• Strong communication skills—oral and written;
• general accounting skill;
• attention to detail
• accuracy-oriented;
• good research result reporting skills;
• time management; and confidentiality


REMUNERATION:

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

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: http://www.iita.org/careers no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. 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.

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

Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture ("IITA" invites applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer of the IITA Business Incubation Platform.

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 Agricultural 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. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

The IITA has established a Business Incubation Platform ("IITA BIP" located within the IITA campus headquarters in Ibadan, Nigeria. IITA BIP aims to develop profitable agribusiness activities that may be replicated by, and absorbed within the private sector after a period for exploring and fine-tuning different production approaches. IITA BIP provides incentives and opportunities for the accelerated commercial development of proven and profitable technologies, in particular those developed within IITA or jointly with collaborators, along the entire agricultural value chain.

IITA BIP currently has four initial start-up businesses at various stages of development, with businesses relating to seed breeding, aflatoxin bio-control, legume inoculant and agri-services consulting.

IITA is looking for a suitably experienced person to fill the position of full-time Chief Executive Officer of the IITA BIP to manage and coordinate the activities of IITA BIP.. The CEO will be entrusted with the responsibility of overseeing and growing the IITA BIP activities.

Position/Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities for the CEO will include:
• Providing leadership in the development, execution and achievement of IITA BIP's strategic objectives.
• Developing and implementing an operational plan for the IITA BIP, to ensure the IITA BIP business are able to operate within their pre-approved business plans and develop/monitor key financial controls.
• Developing and implementing a marketing and sales strategy to help each of the IITA BIP business improve their cash flow positions.
• Assist with donor fundraising activities; and
• Report to the IITA Deputy Director General for Partnerships and Capacity Development using agreed on plans, budgets, and other key performance indicators to ensure the prudent financial management of the IITA BIP and its start-ups, including the monthly and quarterly progress reporting.

Educational Qualification
The candidate should have a Minimum university degree; ideally specialising in business, agribusiness or related agricultural fields, an MBA will be an added advantage.

Core Competencies:
• Experience working with start-up businesses is essential and experience with business incubators will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years’ of relevant experience with agribusiness development and management, experience in emerging markets, especially Sub-Saharan Africa an added advantage.
• Established track record of fostering start-ups, entrepreneurship and project management experience.
• Ability in creating new business and client relationships, dynamic in negotiations and ability to interact with an inter-disciplinary, multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
• Be of impeccable integrity and honesty, exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven leadership and team working skills with the ability to develop and motivate a high performance culture.
• Excellent communication in English is required and French is an advantage. A positive attitude and passionate approach for this position are critical.

Duty station: IITA’s Ibadan campus, Nigeria, and potentially travel within Nigeria and Africa to interact with key stakeholders partners and the IITA BIP’s clients.

General information: The position will be offered on a full-time basis. The remuneration offered will be appropriate to the qualifications, standing and experience of the successful candidate. The CEO will report to the Deputy Director General for Partnerships and Capacity Development of IITA.

Applications: Applications including curriculum vitae and covering letter should be addressed to the IITA BIP Advisory Council and submitted via a member of the IITA BIP Advisory Council or IITA BIP management team member. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers

Closing Date: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found

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

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Am sure PDP will want to keep this under d carpet. This revelation has opened the worms in our Military especially the Chief of Army staff . Fayose himself is jittery now. The whole OK Ekity now knows the truth. let's see what happens with this revelation.

clevvermind:
shut up. i don't believe the crap. will you force me to believe it?

Don't force him. Av u 4gotn some people were given 2 cups of rice. Fayose don build 3bedroom flat in him through his stomach infrastructure.

This is what I called see Gobe. How will this evidence be used to finish all the culprit. This must not b swept under the carpet.

GMB all d way!

IBO people will always disappoint me, when ur son whom I expect u to support and follow in d person or Rochas is in APC clamoring for change and working for the interest of ur people u are here saying u want to support GEJ. well am not surprise ur brains are IBO made. Even ur revered father mbaka tried to liberate to from the sharkels of shallow thinking all to no avail. I beg make una all park well for this election, third class citizens.

u guys should listen to his full new year speech. he said he performed a spiritual demonstration and d forth bird refused to fly when Patience came visiting. Which invariably means GEJ cannot fly in 2015. All I think a right thinking person should do here is to refute all his point and not watch a biased NTA. Igbo people must get it right this time.

The level of corruption under GEJ is unimaginable. Look at the way he sacked Sanusi, he stopped the corruption trial of Mohammed Abacha, gave presidential pardon to a confirmed criminal, Aviation minister left untouched. where are d subsidy carbal he mentioned in his national broadcast during the subsidy protect. These are quantifiable facts and not intuitive writeup like yours.[/quote]

Flye:
My brother it is a long story but at the end he urged the church to ask God to give him wisdom and courage to do the right things during and after election.

Tell us d long story or remove ur post I beg at least u do summary for NECO

The devaluation of the naira at this critical period further dampened the chances of GEJ even among the business elite. it will b difficult for an Northerner to vote him and leave their own likewise a Yoruba man. I foresee change and the tone of the PDP chairman begging people not to defect symbolises failure on their part. OBJ is not even for him. who will follow him to campaign this time? is it Bode Jorge or Fayose in d SW and who will follow him to the North. its a lost battle for PDP

my brother, if ur enemy get involve in an accident or has a serious illness, I bet u she will pack d children and run away but ur family will not leave u. U need to correct this before its too late. lf u loose ur grip as d head of d family then ur in for more insult from her. I do let my wife knows that without my family there is no me so den no born am well make e put mouth or even advice me on my extended family issues.

As much as those children bears ur surname they are ur property and u have 100% right over them. Take charge.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
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IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the positions below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Position Position/Responsibilities
Qualification, Experience and Skills

Senior Research Supervisor

2 year renewable contract

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Coordination of in vitro yam and cassava breeders’ lines processing and conservation, including activities relating to in vitro cassava breeders’ lines and liaising with cassava breeders.
• Processing of yam and cassava breeders’ lines new introduction from field
• Supervision of acclimatization and post flask management of yam and cassava breeders’ lines
• Coordination and processing of Yam and cassava breeders’ lines sample for indexing
• Coordination of request and distribution of breeders’ lines
• Sorting of necrotic and contaminated breeders’ lines PTC plantlets
• Media preparation for in vitro yam and cassava breeders’ lines
• Breeders’ lines data management
• Participate in in vitro breeders’ yam and cassava clonal crops experiments on field multiplication, evaluation and characterization


• BSc / HND in plant science , Microbiology or Chemistry or any related discipline

• Minimum of 3 years post NYSC relevant working experience on a similar role

The ideal candidate must

• Be able to follow instructions and work independently where necessary.

• Be able to use laboratory equipments and understand basic laboratory techniques

• Possess good organizational skills and demonstrate ability to work under pressure.

• Be available to work outside office hours and for extended hours where necessary

Laboratory Technician I (in vitro bank)

2 year renewable contract

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Monitoring of musa in vitro conservation
• Musa in vitro processing from sucker
• Musa in vitro plantlets acclimatization and post flask management
• In vitro genebank processing of all RTB, IITA mandate crops
• Subculturing of tissue culture plantlets
• Sorting of necrotic and contaminated TC plantlets
• Field sampling for in vitro plants introduction
• In vitro plants safe duplication assistant
• Plant culture media preparation
• Musa in vitro data monitoring

• OND In general Agric or Laboratory Technology or the equivalent.

• Minimum of 1 year relevant working experience in any Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory


Laboratory Attendant II (in vitro bank)
2 year renewable contract

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Conservation of yam and cassava breeders’ lines
• Processing of yam and cassava breeders’ lines
• In vitro plant tissue culture processing of all RTB, IITA mandate crops including sorting of necrosis and contaminations
• Assist in packing of in vitro plants for safe duplication
• Assist in preparation of plant culture media
• Breeders’ lines data entry

• WAEC O level certificate or Senior School certificate (SSCE)
• 3 years relevant working experience with plant tissue culture.


Laboratory Attendant I
Seedbank (3 positions)

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

Seed Cleaning and sorting from the cold store for seed germination

Participate in viability test and packaging for Distribution.

Carry out other duties assigned by the supervision.
Senior School certificate (SSCE) with 1 year relevant working experience in inventory management and Gene banking activities
Laboratory Attendant II
Seedbank

Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
Retrieve and relocate seed lot samples

• Retrieve and relocate seed lots in the cold stores.

• Manage seed lot locations and arrangement in the cold store.

• Fumigate harvested seeds for processing.

• Update seed distribution data on the genebank online inventory.

• Carry out other duties assigned by the supervision.


Senior School certificate (SSCE) with 3 year relevant working experience in general laboratory maintenance

The ideal candidate must
• Be honest and hardworking;
• Be a good team player and be able to follow instructions;
• Be energetic and able to work under pressure
Research Technician I
Seedbank





Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Coordination of field and screen house regeneration and characterization of legumes.

• Data collection, entry and management. Coordination of seed processing activities.

• Pollination and hybridization activities of cowpea and the wild relatives and other legumes.

• Supervision of field planting activities for wild vigna species and other legumes.

• Morphological characterization of crop wild relatives (CWR).


Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor.
OND in general Agric and at least 1 year hands-on experience in field management.

The ideal candidate must
• Be honest and hardworking;.
• Be a good team player and be able to follow instructions;
• Be energetic and able to work under pressure.

Fieldworker II
Seedbank (2 positions)

2 year renewable contract
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Field and screen house assistant on Planting for regeneration, herbicide and insecticide application.
• Data collection and entry for screen house and field regeneration and multiplication activities.
• Characterization of maize and miscellaneous legumes.
• Maize pollination and Characterization.
• Perform any other duty assigned by the supervisor.

• Senior School certificate (SSCE) with at least 2 years experience in screen house management data collection and Gene banking.

The ideal candidate must
• Be honest and hardworking.
• Be a good team player and be able to follow instructions;
• Have adequate knowledge about the maintenance culture of maize genetic resources field bank.
• Be energetic and able to work under pressure



Research Technician I

2 year renewable contract


Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in the maintenance plans of the cassava field bank;
• Assist in the supervision of the activities of workers in the cassava field group;
• Liaise with breeders and the tissue culture group for safe duplication of crop materials.
• Assist in the collection of agronomic data collection team in the GRC cassava field.
• Data entry of data generated in the field bank.
• Coordinate the agronomic data collection team in the yam field;
• Carry out other duties assigned by the supervision.
OND in Agric or Mech Engr with at least 1 year experience in field management.

The ideal candidate must
• Be honest and hardworking.
• Be a good team player and be able to follow instructions;
• Have adequate knowledge about the maintenance culture of cassava genetic resources field bank.
• Be energetic and able to work under pressure.

Fieldworker (4 Positions) Fieldbank

2 year renewable contract
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

• Assist in the maintenance plans of the cassava field bank;
• Assist in the collection of agronomic data collection team in the cassava field;
• Carry out herbicide and insecticides application in the field.
• Carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor
Senior School certificate (SSCE) with at least 1 year experience in general field maintenance

The ideal candidate must
• Be honest and hardworking;.
• Be a good team player and be able to follow instructions;
• Be energetic and able to work under pressure.

REMUNERATION:

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

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: http://www.iita.org/careers no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. 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.


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

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the position of Secretary II in its Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position Duties Qualification and Experience

SECRETARY II

2-year renewable contract

Successful candidate will among other things:

• Maintain and overseeing of project filing system, both paper and electronic versions from proposal to closing state.

• Handling correspondence mail, photocopying and binding and other paperwork.

• Scanning and forwarding new donor and partner agreements, MoUs, amendments and similar documents.

• Provide administrative assistance in crosschecking of new donor and partner agreements, MoUs, amendments and similar documents. Sending of cheques to partners who are paid by cheque

• Preparing of Travel Authorisation and Cash Advance/Expense Claims for travelling arrangement for PAO staff

• Preparing Oracle requests for internal purchases and Purchases Order of office stationery and machineries.

• Following up and handling purchases/oracle requests.

• Such other duties properly assigned as may be occasioned by the exigencies of the service.
B.Sc/HND or Secretarial Administration or in a related discipline. Minimum of 3 years secretarial or relevant experience in a reputable organization.

The ideal candidate will be neat, committed, well organized and be a good team player.

He/She must be highly proficient in the use of computer and possess good typing skills and knowledge of filing systems.

REMUNERATION:

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

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: http://www.iita.org/careers no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. 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.


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

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

Ref. IITA-HR-NR2013-000 Position Title: Training Administrative Assistant
Location: Ibadan Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Date Posted: 21st October 2013 Closing Date: 5th November 2013

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the position below in its Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position Duties Qualification and Experience

Training Administrative Assistant

(2-year renewable
Contract)
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following:

• Prepare appointment letters for new trainees/graduate research fellows;
• Coordinate preparation of trainees monthly stipends/allowances;
• Handle all registration and insurance of graduate students;
• Obtain, compile and extract information from database, as directed by the Training Coordinator, to prepare documents and reports;
• Coordinate administrative and logistical arrangement for staff development trainings;
• Manage travel arrangement for graduate fellows and research training associates: coordinating the procurement of travel visas and arranging accommodations;
• Update training database and to ensure that trainees files and other resource documentation are kept up to date so as to provide necessary and timely documentation as required;
• Provide orientation, guidance and assistance to new trainees;
• Provide information and assistance to on-going trainees as may be required;
• Follow-up on submission of trainee’s thesis;
• Handle daily activities of NYSC;
• Provides support to other functions of the Training Unit as may be required
• Perform any assigned duties
HND/BSc in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Human Resources Management or related discipline.

• Minimum of 2 years post NYSC Training Administrative experience

The ideal candidate must:
• Have good knowledge of computer skills;
• Be Hardworking and ability to work under pressure with less supervision;
• Possess good communication skills.
• Be able to take initiative and be attentive to details

REMUNERATION:

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

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: http://www.iita.org/careers no later than Two Weeks from the date of this publication. 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.


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

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA
Ref. IITA-HR-NR2013-000 Position Title: Research Administrative Manager
Location: Ibadan Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Date Posted: 20th August 2013 Closing Date: 28th August 2013

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

Position Duties Qualification and Experience


Research Administrative Manager

(2-year renewable
Contract)

• Production of breeder seed of selected early, extra-early and intermediate parental inbreds, hybrids, and open-pollinated varieties.

• Make seeds available to NARS and Seed Companies of seven WASP countries.
• Assist with the seed production and maintenance of maize inbred lines
• Supervision of on-station trials
• Assists in execution of maize trials
• Direct supervision of staff and activities of the project
• Provide supports to national program staff and national partners for field trial management and data management and analysis,
• Collation and analyses of data from experiments
• Develop work plan and progress report
• Contributes to publications and presentation of research outputs
• Perform any other responsibility as may be assigned by the supervisor

• M.Sc in Plant Breeding, Crop Production, Agronomy or related fields.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in national/international organizations

• Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organise workload

• Ability to take initiative and work under pressure and willingness to work for longer hours where necessary

• Good team spirit and also participate as a team member in accomplishment of duties

• Able to work effectively both in teams and independently


REMUNERATION:

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


METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website: http://www.iita.org/careers no later than One Week from the date of this publication. 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.


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