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: 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
- Help manage communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Participate in inventory management, procurement, and resource tracking
- Provide support during organizational events, trainings, or meetings
- 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
- 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
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and a proactive attitude
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Basic understanding of administrative processes and business operations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Benefits
- Practical experience in office management
- Skill development in communication, coordination, reporting, and time management
- Opportunity to contribute to impactful organizational projects
- Exposure to real-world organizational systems and operations
- Mentorship from experienced administrative and operations professionals
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply
Application Deadline 25th April, 2025.
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