Project Administration Support Officer

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Ibadan, Nigeria

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in conducting daily scouting/desk review of donor websites to identify relevant calls and funding opportunities.
  • Support the preparation and processing of administrative documents (e.g., Letters of Support, Letters of Intent) required for submission with proposals, concept notes, or expressions of interest.
  • Assist in coordinating the completion of proposal summary forms, as needed.
  • Provide support to ensure that all project closure processes and related activities are effectively implemented.
  • Review project agreements proactively to ensure compliance with established systems and procedures related to project close-out requirements.
  • Develop and maintain a tracking system to monitor and follow up on the administrative closure of projects.
  • Collaborate with Project Managers and the Finance Directorate’s Assets Officer to facilitate reconciliation of project close-out inventory lists.
  • Follow up with Project Managers and teams to ensure timely completion of project close-out checklists and submission of all required documentation.
  • Follow-up with donors to obtain formal letters acknowledging or certifying the satisfactory completion of projects.
  • Circulate internal communications to notify relevant stakeholders of the formal administrative closure of projects.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth information flow and alignment with the unit’s project closure objectives.
  • Coordinate with relevant units and teams to ensure proper administrative closure of projects.
  • Provide active support to the Head of Unit in driving continuous improvement of project close-out processes.
  • Assist to ensure timely uploading of all close-out documentation to the designated database.
  • Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

  • HND/BSc in Business Administration, Agricultural Science and any other related courses.
  • The ideal candidate must have minimum of 4 years’ experience in a multi-cultural organization, performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
  • Have excellent Communication in English, both written and verbal.

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