International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and International Center for Soil Fertility and Agricultural Development (IFDC) seeks qualified candidate(s) to fill the following post(s) within the Nigeria Strategy Support Program of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). To apply for these post(s), kindly observe the following requirement(s) :
Job Title: Program Assistant
Level: National
Within the framework of the NSSP, IFDC/IFPRI seeks a qualified candidate to fill the post of Program Assistant within the Nigeria Strategy Support Program of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). The incumbent will work under the overall guidance of the Program Leader. Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Enhance knowledge through information, data, and tools for the analysis, design, and implementation of agricultural and rural development polices and strategies in Nigeria;
• Strengthen the capacity of government agencies, research institutions, and others to carry out and use applied research for agricultural and rural polices and strategies; and
• Improve communication between policymakers, policy analysts, and those who benefit from agricultural and rural development policy.
• Plan and execute workshops and related activities.
• Manage office library
• Maintain office filing systems including electronic files.
• Develop and update office electronic databases
• Support capacity strengthening and policy research related activities Manage IFPRI-Abuja travel-related activities
• Prepare reports and letters as needed
• Perform other administrative and financial tasks as needed
IFPRI & IFDC Program Assistant
Requirements:
The required qualifications for this Program Assistant are:
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Experience working in an administrative support position.
• Strong English writing skills and the ability Cuminunlcate effectively with colleagues, collaborators, and the public.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and produce completed products on time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and knowledge of other database software.
• Self motivated, innovative spirit and excellent interpersonal and team skills and the ability to work with colleagues from diverse cultures.
The location for the above position is Abuja and the duration is 1 year subject to renewal. The candidate will report to the Project Leader.
Method of Application:
Qualified applicants are invited to send an application consisting of a letter of introduction that outlines the applicant’s educational background, relevant work experience, and major areas of professional interest, and an up-to-date curriculum vitae including the name, address, telephone, fax and e-mail contact addresses of three referees to the following contacts ert,ail addresses:
For national positions: Administrator IFOC-Nigeria, e-mail ifdcnigeria@ifdc.org.
All submissions must state which position(s) the applicant is applying for;
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview. No phone calls are accepted.
Deadline: 5:00 pm 31 December 2010.
The location for the above position is Abuja and the duration is 1 year subject to renewal.
The candidate will report to the Project Leader.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and detailed curriculum vitae to ifdcnigeria@ifdc.org.
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