Project Officer

Job 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. {{waiting}} This position is no longer open. Apply on Organization Website Advertisement Similar Jobs Programme Officer (Partnership Officer) Danish Refugee Council Ukraine Full-time Posted 19 hours ago Close on 25 Jun 2026 Programme Officer (DEFIS+ and Climate Finance Madagascar) - Call for interest - Short term opportunity for 11 months for Temporary Professional Officer International Fund for Agricultural Development Temporary Posted 6 months ago Close on 10 Apr 2027 VA26P114V01 - Project Officer - LP2 International Centre for Migration Policy Development Sarajevo ( Bosnia and Herzegovina ) Full-time Posted 8 hours ago HUMAN RIGHTS OFFICER - Regional Project Coordinator (TJO) Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Dakar ( Senegal ) P-4 Mid-level Professional Full-time Internationallly Recruited Posted 12 hours ago Closing soon: 17 Jun 2026 Associate Regional Project Officer (S) Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Vienna ( Austria ) Full-time Posted 18 hours ago Project Officer (Culture) United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Brasilia ( Brazil ) SC8 Entry Professional Full-time Locallly Recruited Posted Yesterday Close on 24 Jun 2026 VA26P118V01 - Junior Project Officer - LP1 International Centre for Migration Policy Development Abidjan ( Ivory Coast ) Full-time Posted Yesterday VA26P119V01 - Project Officer - LP2 International Centre for Migration Policy Development Accra ( Ghana ) Full-time Posted Yesterday Project Officer (Farmer Field School) Food and Agriculture Organization Damascus ( Syria ) Professional Project Full-time Posted Yesterday Close on 23 Jun 2026 Project Officer (Labour Mobility and Social Inclusion) (P) International Organization for Migration Yaounde ( Cameroon ) Full-time Posted Yesterday More Jobs Advertisement

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