# Project Officer

> International Institute of Tropical Agriculture(IITA) · Ibadan, Nigeria · Contract · Posted 2026-06-10

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** NRS

## Description

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

**Position:        Project Officer**

**Contract:**       2-years renewable contract                                           

**Location: Ibadan**

**Closing Date: 24 June 2026**

**DUTIES:** 

-   Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of high-level meetings, workshops, conferences, stakeholder engagements, and other project-related events.
-   Coordinate schedules, logistics, invitations, briefing materials, and meeting documentation to ensure seamless execution of activities.
-   Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and action points, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
-   Assist in the preparation of project work plans, activity schedules, progress reports, and implementation updates.
-   Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including government officials, partners, consultants, and service providers, to facilitate effective project delivery.
-   Support stakeholder relationship management by coordinating communications, follow-up actions, and engagement activities.
-   Represent the organization professionally during meetings, engagements, and project-related events, as delegated.
-   Prepare and maintain meeting agendas, minutes, presentations, concept notes, correspondence, and other project documentation.
-   Maintain accurate records, filing systems, and databases for project information, reports, and stakeholder engagements.
-   Support procurement processes, vendor coordination, and operational logistics required for project implementation.
-   Assist in budget monitoring, expense tracking, and the documentation of project expenditures.
-   Prepare detailed reports, summaries, and briefing materials arising from meetings, consultations, and project activities.
-   Document decisions, resolutions, outcomes, and agreed action points, and ensure appropriate follow-up.
-   Support the development and timely submission of project reports, communication materials, and other required documentation.
-   Work on at least 2 EU-Horizon major projects.
-   Perform any other project-related duties as may be assigned by the Project Manager.

## Requirements

**QUALIFICATION:**

Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, International Relations, or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

**COMPETENCIES:**

The ideal candidate must have:

-   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 and attention to detail skills.
-   Excellent coordination and time management skills.
-   Problem-solving and proactive thinking.
-   Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
-   Strong stakeholder management abilities.

## Benefits

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

## Apply

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