State Administrative and Logistic Officer
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IITA is hiring a State Administrative and Logistic Officer in Abuja on a 2-year renewable contract. The role supports state-level administration, logistics, HR onboarding, vehicle and asset management, and coordination of training, workshops, and Youth Agribusiness Park activities. Candidates should expect field and office-based duties involving travel, stakeholder liaison, and compliance with safeguarding and safety protocols.
- 2-year renewable contract based in Abuja
- Supports state-level administration, logistics, and HR functions
- Involves vehicle, asset, and vendor management
- Coordinates training, workshops, and Youth Agribusiness Park activities
- Requires liaison with local government and community stakeholders
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Job Title: State Administrative and Logistic Officer
State Administrative and Logistic Officer (Abuja) at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
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Sep 22, 2026, 9:10 AM
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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 ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2026-057
Location:
Abuja
Contract: 2-year renewable contract
Duties
Support the State Coordinator with the organization of monitoring visits, PMO / donor visits, and other program-related travel within the state.
Supervise the State Driver(s), including vehicle scheduling, maintenance tracking, fuel management and adherence to IITA's vehicle use and safety policies.
Support human resources administration at state level, including onboarding of state-based staff, attendance tracking, and coordination of travel and welfare arrangements.
Ensure compliance with IITA's safeguarding, health and safety, and security protocols during all state-level activities.
Manage the state office's administrative functions, including office supplies, filing systems, asset registers, utilities and vendor service contracts (cleaning, security, internet, etc.).
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).
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor
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.
Manage petty cash/imprest for the state office, prepare retirements in line with financial procedures, and submit timely expenditure returns to the Project Accountant.
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.
Maintain organized administrative and logistics records/files for audit and reporting purposes and submitted periodic activity and logistics reports to the State Field Coordinator.
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.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Public Administration, Logistics / Supply Chain Management or a related field with 2–4 years of relevant administrative and logistics experience, preferably with an NGO, research institute or development program is required.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with government officials, community leaders and youth participants.
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments.
Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
Excellent planning and coordination abilities.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality service.
Good working knowledge of the state / district of assignment, including local government structures and communities.
Ability to support training coordination and participant management.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously.
Good report writing and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Strong organizational and administrative skills.
Willingness to travel within the state, including to rural and peri-urban locations.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive
- and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
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