IFDC RECRUITS

The International
Food Policy
Research
Institute (IFPRI) /
International Center for Soil
Fertility and Agricultural
Development (IFDC) seeks
qualified candidates to fill
the post of:
Job Position: Program
Assistant
Level: National
Location:
The location for the above
position is Abuja and the
duration is 1 year subject to
renewal.
Reports to:
The candidate will report to
the Project Leader
Job Description
Within the frame work of the
NSP, IFDC/IFPRI seeks a
qualified candidate to fill the
post of Program Assistant
within the Nigeria Strategy
Support Program of the
International Food Policy
Research Institute (IFPRI). The
incumbent will work under
the overall guidance of the
Program leader.
Responsibilities
Specific duties include but
are not limited to:
Enhance knowledge through
information, data and tools
for the analysis, design and
implementation of
agricultural and rural
development policies and
strategies in Nigeria;
Strengthen the capacity of
government agencies,
research institutions, and
others to carry out and use
applied research for
agricultural and rural policies
and strategies; and
Improve communication
between policy makers,
policy analysts, and those
who benefit from
agricultural and rural
development policy
Plan and execute workshops
and related activities
Manage office filing systems
including electronic files
Develop and update office
electronic database
Support capacity
strengthening and policy
research related activities
Manage IFPRI-Abuja travel-
related needed
Perform other administrative
and financial tasks as needed
Requirements The required
qualifications for this
Program Assistant are:
Bachelor’s degree or
equivalent in a related field
Experience working in an
administrative support
position
Strong English writing skills
and ability to communicate
effectively with colleague ’s
collaborators, and the public
Demonstrated ability to
handle multiple tasks and
products completed products
on time
Proficiency in Microsoft
Word, Excel and PowerPoint
and knowledge of Access
Self motivated, innovative
spirit and excellent
interpersonal and team skills
and the ability to work with
colleagues from diverse
cultures.
Application Deadline
5:00pm 31st December 2010
Method of Application
Qualified applicants are
invited to send an application
consisting of a letter of
introduction that outlines the
applicant ’s educational
background, relevant work
experience, and major areas
of professional interest, and
an up-to-date Curriculum
Vitae including the name,
address, telephone, fax and
email contact of three
referees to the following
contacts email addresses:
Administrative IFDC - Nigeria,