Recruitment at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
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 Title: Finance Manager
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 3 years renewable
Duties
- Prepare monthly reports across all Regional Hub Program Cost Centers for effective and efficient internal financial management.
- Advise and communicate with the Regional Hub project team on project financial status, availability of funds for project activities, and other financial and compliance-related matters.
- Liaise continuously with the Headquarters Finance team to ensure the highest level of compliance with IITA policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Ensure strict compliance with specific project rules, regulations & contract terms.
- Maintain financial reporting and tracking systems providing data measurements on the financial performance of project activities and expenditures against overall objectives
- Develop and prepare for donors and IITA Finance, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and accurate financial projections throughout the fiscal year. Develop, analyze and monitor program budgets’ spending.
- Handle all consolidated expenditure justification reports and retrieve all backup support documents for IITA internal i.e. Project Development & Administration Unit and Donor reporting.
- Prepare and review relevant partnership agreements, ensuring all mapping/categorization of respective expenses are in line with Donor Report requirements and project workplans
- Support annual budget development processes and provide financial assistance to teams developing new funding proposals.
- Continuously review all financial transactions and resolve issues arising.
- Monitor and report on actual spending, including compliance with instituted controls and donor requirements/compliance.
- Prepare monthly Bank Reconciliation handing all imprest reports, including attendant controls.
- Verify all partners’ expenses based on the support documents submitted with the financial reports on various Regional Soil Health Hub partners and IITA staff.
- Review all staff cost-related payments charged to the Regional Soil Health Hub Cost Centers for propriety and correctness.
- Monitor risk management factors to ensure financial sustainability of the Regional Hub.
- Process all Regional Hub staff travel advances, claims and reimbursements.
- Handle Fixed Asset register, including tagging and reconciliation.
- Perform any other finance-related tasks as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Master`s Degree in Finance, Accounting or any related field with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment, possession of ACA/ACCA would be an added advantage.
- Experience in WorldBank operations would be a plus.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have strong analytical mind, with hands-on experience in any major ERP/ computer application e.g. Oracle application.
- Agile self-learner who is not afraid to ask questions to clarify tasks and reduce/avoid predictable inefficiencies at execution stage.
- Have excellent MS Office competence.
- Strong service and support mindset, and an excellent eye for details in numbers and narrative.
- Have a very pleasant personality, good team player, honest and good command of both written and oral English.
- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure of tight deadlines.
- A proactive problem solver with the ability to adapt to changing project needs and priorities.
- Some understanding of written French would be an advantage.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
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Job Title: Project Accountant
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-009
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 3-year renewable contract
Duties
- Ensure the preparation of prompt, timely, and accurate financial statements for donors.
- Review project budgets periodically and advise budget holders/PMs on potential project overruns.
- Ensure the prompt preparation and submission of invoices to donors.
- Coordinate assigned project audits throughout the year.
- Ensure the prompt and accurate computation of annual budgets.
- Ensure the prompt resolution of issues raised by Budget Officers/PMs.
- Contribute meaningfully to IITA’s overall cash flow management.
- Advice PMs on budget burn rates to avoid overruns and ineligible expenses.
- Support the institute’s annual audit with relevant schedules and respond to audit queries.
- Ensure timely justification of partners’ financial reports.
- Accurately verify all partners’ expenses based on supporting documents submitted with financial reports on assigned projects.
- Monitor budgets and ensure compliance.
- Ensure project expenditures do not exceed the life budget.
- Avoid ineligible overruns on each budget line.
- Eliminate project overruns through budget monitoring and variance analysis/burn rate tracking.
- Identify projects with overrun potential early through monthly budget monitoring reports.
- Prepare accurate and timely overhead and CSP charges at month-end for all active projects.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- BSc / HND in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant fields of study with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
- Professional certifications in ACA, ACCA is required; Masters’ degree is an added advantage.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Have knowledge of Oracle EBS application.
- Have a strong command of Microsoft Office suite.
- Have strong attention to details.
- Have experience in Project Finance Management.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Graduate Intern (People & Culture)
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Internship, Temporary
Duration: 6 to 12 months
Description
- We are seeking a motivated graduate intern with foundational knowledge in systems development, data analysis, and an understanding of programming concepts to support our ongoing efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development and documentation of internal systems and tools (e.g., for staff record management, workflows, etc.)
- Support the configuration and basic administration of low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., Power Automate, Google Workspace tools, or internal platforms)
- Clean, structure, and analyze HR-related datasets to generate basic reports and insights
- Assist in maintaining dashboards and automations used by the People & Culture Unit
- Participate in user testing and feedback sessions to improve internal tools
- Conduct basic troubleshooting and offer first-level support for internal digital tools
- Document system processes and create how-to guides for end users
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor
Requirements
- Recent graduate in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, or related fields
- Foundational knowledge of programming or scripting (e.g., Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar)
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages
- Familiarity with data tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, or Power BI
- Understanding of software/system development principles
- Interest in HR tech, data systems, or process automation is a plus
- Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn, and ability to follow through on assigned tasks
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment
Benefits
- Practical experience in digital transformation within a people management context
- Exposure to real-world HR data and systems
- Mentorship and skill development in programming, data visualization, and system design
- Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects.
Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Graduate Intern – Hotel & Catering
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Internship, Temporary
Slots: 4 Openings
Duration: 6 to 12 months
Description
- We are seeking a motivated graduate intern with a keen interest in hospitality, hotel operations, and catering services to support our daily operations and contribute to excellent guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the coordination of catering services for events, meetings, and special functions
- Help maintain service standards in food preparation, presentation, and hygiene
- Participate in event planning and food service execution
- Support inventory tracking and ordering processes for kitchen supplies
- Maintain records of guest feedback and assist in preparing service reports
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or hotel management
Requirements
- Recent graduate in Hotel & Catering, or related fields
- Basic knowledge of hotel operations, food service, or event coordination
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality service
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends during events
Benefits
- Practical experience in hotel and catering operations
- Exposure to real-world guest service, food service, and hospitality management
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in the hospitality industry
- Skill development in service delivery, event coordination, and operational support
- Opportunity to contribute to guest satisfaction and service excellence
Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Graduate Intern (Capacity Development Office)
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Internship, Temporary
Duration: 6 to 12 months
Description
- We are seeking motivated graduate intern with a strong interest in business operations, administration, and organizational support to join our team and contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support administrative and operational tasks across departments
- Assist in scheduling meetings, preparing reports, and maintaining records
- Contribute to project coordination, documentation, and follow-up activities
- Assist with data entry, analysis, and preparation of business reports
- Help manage communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in inventory management, procurement, and resource tracking
- Provide support during organizational events, trainings, or meetings
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or administrative team
Requirements
- Recent graduate in Business Administration, Sociology, Human Resource Management, or related fields
- Basic understanding of administrative processes and business operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and a proactive attitude
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
- Practical experience in office management
- Exposure to real-world organizational systems and operations
- Mentorship from experienced administrative and operations professionals
- Skill development in communication, coordination, reporting, and time management
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful organizational projects
Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Graduate Intern – Hotel & Catering
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Internship, Temporary
Slots: 4 Openings
Duration: 6 to 12 months
Description
- We are seeking a motivated graduate intern with a keen interest in hospitality, hotel operations, and catering services to support our daily operations and contribute to excellent guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the coordination of catering services for events, meetings, and special functions
- Help maintain service standards in food preparation, presentation, and hygiene
- Participate in event planning and food service execution
- Support inventory tracking and ordering processes for kitchen supplies
- Maintain records of guest feedback and assist in preparing service reports
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or hotel management
Requirements
- Recent graduate in Hotel & Catering, or related fields
- Basic knowledge of hotel operations, food service, or event coordination
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality service
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends during events
Benefits
- Practical experience in hotel and catering operations
- Exposure to real-world guest service, food service, and hospitality management
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in the hospitality industry
- Skill development in service delivery, event coordination, and operational support
- Opportunity to contribute to guest satisfaction and service excellence
Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Accountant I
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-009
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 3-year renewable contract
Duties
- Prepare and review project financial reports.
- Review partners’ financial report and prepare financial justification.
- Attend to queries raised by Budget Officers regarding projects and fund status.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets.
- Raise journals for necessary adjustments on various accounts and load them into Oracle.
- Update, review, and reconcile bills receivables from donors with the total grants income of projects.
- Support the institute’s annual audit with relevant schedules and respond to audit queries.
- Promptly promote the month-end budget monitoring report.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- BSc / HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any other related field with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience in a well-structured environment.
- Professional certifications in ICAN/ACA is desirable.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, oral).
- Have a strong analytical mind.
- Be very good with computer applications, especially Oracle.
- Be a good team player, and honest.
- Have a very pleasant personality.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Accountant II
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-009
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Contract
Duration: 3-year renewable contract
Duties
- Handle donors with sensitive and special requirements.
- Prepare error-free project financial statements for donors.
- Coordinate assigned project external audits throughout the year.
- Ensure timely budget uploads into the Oracle system.
- Promptly prepare and submit invoices to donors.
- Support the institution’s cash and receivable management.
- Assist with the institute’s annual audit by providing relevant schedules and responding to audit queries.
- Prepare month-end budget monitoring reports.
- Ensure timely justification of partners’ financial reports.
- Support the Project Finance Manager with relevant analysis for decision-making.
- Address queries raised by donor representatives regarding submitted financial reports.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- BSc / HND in Accounting, Finance, or any other related field with a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a well-structured environment.
- Professional certifications in ICAN/ACA is required.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Have knowledge of Oracle EBS.
- Be able to use Microsoft Office Suite.
- Be a goal setter.
- Be a good team player, and honest.
- Have a good attention to details.
Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
22nd April, 2025.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
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