IITA Vacancies
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the following positions at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.
POSITION
COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/ ANALYST (2 year renewable contract)
Successful candidate will among other duties, assist to write Computer programs/applications, routines and tools according to agreed specifications to support the financial and management information system of the Institute; maintain the databases which are part of these systems and perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
MSc or BSc or BSc/ HND in Computer Science ( or related IT discipline) plus at least five years post qualification experience or equivalent academic / professional qualification.
Must be alert, level-headed, possess high intellectual capability; clear analytical mind; able mind; able to deliver on schedule and have good interpersonal and excellent communication skills.
Position
BUDGET OFFICER (2 year renewable contract)
Successful candidate will develop operational and capital budgets; monitor and evaluate budgets; carry out review of account balanced, schedules and reports; assist with insurance matters; contribute in the Management Account and perform other duties as assigned.
BSc/HND Accounting or ICAN PE II plus at least five years working experience in the budget /planning unit of a reputable organization.
He/she must have a sound analytical mind and a working knowledge of Computer Spreadsheet and Oracle.
Position
DRIVER 1 (2 year renewable contract)
Successful candidate will drive Institute’s vehicle on both local and international routes; convey personnel and goods and perform other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum of WASC Certificate plus Valid Professional Drivers’ Licence with 5 years corporate driving experience.
Must be physically fit and possess ability to drive long distance, hardworking, diligent and trustworthy. Good verbal and written communication
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials to the Personnel Manager, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road Ibadan, Nigeria not later than December 9, 2008.
N.B: Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated.
Closing Date: December 9, 2008.