Procurement Assistant Recruitment at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Procurement Assistant

Ref: ITA-HR-NRS2022-001
Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National
Contract: 1-year renewable contract

Duties

• Prepare project procurement plan and procedures in accordance with IITA procurement policy.
• Develop plan for the purchase of equipment, services and supplies.
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing, and other inventories.
• Prepare all procurement records to facilitate post-procurement reviews.
• Negotiate the best deal for pricing and supply contracts.
• Ensure that the products and supplies meet quality standard.
• Review and analyze all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options.
• Liaise with Supply Chain unit to initiate and finalize contract agreements with the project’s service providers and partners.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Project Manager.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Public or Business Administration, Accounting / Finance, or related field with a minimum of three (3) years experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment or donor funded organization.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have excellent communication skill (reading, writing, and speaking).
• Have good data management and administrative skills and be attentive to details.

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

• Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor and professional colleague.
• IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women.
• While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.