Project Assistant at Africa Farming Innovations (AFI)

Africa Farming Innovations (AFI) is a ground breaking initiative bringing together the Oyo State Government, local Farmers’ Cooperatives, the Local Solutions International (LSI) a US 501 (3) (c) nonprofit, tax-exempt organisation, and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), an intergovernmental organisation based in Vienna Austria. AFI aims to promote innovative and sustainable agricultural practices that empower rural communities, especially the youth. At AFI, we focus on integrating cutting-edge solutions to address key challenges in agriculture, climate resilience, and youth unemployment in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Project Assistant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Vacancy No: NGSW/2025/YERP/004
Type of Contract: Service Contract - Open to Nigerian Nationals only
Duration: One year, with possibility of renewal - subject to funding availability

Functional Responsibilities

• The Project Assistant will manage various tasks to support the project team. 
• This will involve ensuring team members can collaborate, work efficiently, and have the necessary tools to meet project implementation deadlines. 

Project Assistant's primary duties:

• Creating timelines, milestones, and deliverables to contribute to effective project planning
• Following up on the progress of action items and other tasks and reporting to the project manager
• Supporting team members in completing their tasks to ensure they meet milestones
• Updating and organizing project files, such as meeting minutes and progress reports
• Using project management software to maintain charters and process flows
• Assisting in risk mitigation, identification, tracking, management, and resolution
• Scheduling meetings, conference calls, and project-related events with team members
• Observing the team's performance and providing detailed updates to the project manager
• Assisting in the preparation of project presentations and reports for senior managers
• Cresearch and gathering data to support project initiatives and encourage good decision-making practices
• Assisting the project manager with budgeting, logging expenses, and filing petty cash reports
• facilitating communication among team members and liaising with the project manager
• Providing administrative support to project teams when necessary
• Seeking opportunities for process improvements and making recommendations
• writing and distributing project-related messages, such as memos and status updates
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams that include a diverse range of personalities and skills.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field; master's degree is a plus.
• 4 years proven experience in project management support.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze situations, anticipate challenges, and develop effective solutions.
• Collaboration and teamwork abilities, with experience working cross-functionally and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility in responding to changing priorities, crises, and opportunities, with a calm and professional demeanor under pressure.

Required Skills:

• Collaboration
• Problem-solving
• Project management
• Analytical skills
• Adaptability

Remuneration
N250,000 Monthly.

Application Closing Date
21st March, 2025; (Midnight Nigeria Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Application documents to AFI Cooperative via: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Documents
The application documents should include:

• Letter of interest clearly stating suitability for the position;
• Detailed curriculum vitae based on the criteria stated above.
• Degree Certificates.

Note

• Failure to submit supporting documents as specified in the advertisement will result in an incomplete application. Applicants who submit incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only pre-selected candidates will be contacted.
• Do not send more thank one application.