State Administrative and Logistic Officer - Plateau

<p>The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian nationals for the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters in Kano.</p><p></p><p><strong>Position:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;State Administrative and Logistic Officer</strong></p><p><strong>Contract:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2-year renewable contract&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Location: Plateau</strong></p><p><strong>Closing Date: 21 September 2026</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>DUTIES</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Plan and coordinate logistics for state-level activities, including training sessions, workshops, community sensitization events, and Youth Agribusiness Park activities (venue booking, transport, accommodation, materials and equipment).</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage the state office's administrative functions, including office supplies, filing systems, asset registers, utilities and vendor service contracts (cleaning, security, internet, etc.).</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate local, low-value procurement in line with IITA procurement policy and the approved state work plan and submit consolidated procurement requests to the national Procurement Officer for items above the local threshold.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage receipt, storage, inventory and distribution of program materials and starter kits (fertilizer, seeds, mechanization tools, feeds, fingerlings, etc.) to participants, maintaining accurate distribution records.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Supervise the State Driver(s), including vehicle scheduling, maintenance tracking, fuel management and adherence to IITA's vehicle use and safety policies.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Manage petty cash/imprest for the state office, prepare retirements in line with financial procedures, and submit timely expenditure returns to the Project Accountant.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support human resources administration at state level, including onboarding of state-based staff, attendance tracking, and coordination of travel and welfare arrangements.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Liaise with local government offices, community leaders, facility managers and other local stakeholders on administrative and logistical matters related to Youth Agribusiness Parks and program activities.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support the State Coordinator with the organization of monitoring visits, PMO/donor visits, and other program-related travel within the state.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure compliance with IITA's safeguarding, health and safety, and security protocols during all state-level activities.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain organized administrative and logistics records/files for audit and reporting purposes and submitted periodic activity and logistics reports to the State Field Coordinator.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor</p>