State Administrative and Logistic Officer – Abuja

ABOUT IITA

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is recruiting a State Administrative and Logistic Officer to coordinate administration, logistics and operational support for programme activities in Abuja.

📍 Location: Abuja, Nigeria

📅 Deadline: 21 September 2026

💰 Salary: Highly competitive, with benefits; amount not specified

Employment Type: Two-year renewable contract

Work Arrangement: On-site

Eligibility: Suitable Nigerian nationals

JOB SUMMARY

The State Administrative and Logistic Officer will ensure that programme teams have dependable administrative, procurement, logistics, fleet, inventory and financial support. The postholder will organise activity logistics, maintain audit-ready records, supervise state-level support services and liaise with vendors, authorities, communities and facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate logistics for training, workshops, sensitisation activities and Youth Agribusiness Park operations.
• Arrange venues, transport, accommodation, materials, equipment and other approved activity requirements.
• Manage routine office administration, supplies, files, assets, utilities and vendor coordination.
• Support compliant local low-value procurement and maintain the required quotations, approvals and supporting records.
• Coordinate receipt, storage, inventory control and distribution of materials, inputs and approved starter kits.
• Supervise state drivers and support vehicle scheduling, fuel monitoring, maintenance and fleet records.
• Manage petty cash or imprest transactions, maintain supporting documentation and complete timely retirements.
• Provide administrative support for onboarding, attendance records, travel arrangements and staff welfare.
• Liaise with local government representatives, community leaders, training facilities and other operational stakeholders.
• Organise logistics for monitoring visits, donor visits and authorised staff travel.
• Apply safeguarding, health and safety, and security requirements across office and field operations.
• Maintain accurate, complete and audit-ready administrative, inventory, procurement, fleet and financial records.
• Prepare routine operational updates and reports for management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Two to four years of relevant experience in administration or logistics, preferably within an NGO, research or development organisation.
• Knowledge of local administrative structures, vendors and communities.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Strong organisation, multitasking and time-management ability.
• Good communication, service orientation and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel locally when required.
• High standards of integrity, accountability and responsible handling of funds, assets and information.

HOW TO APPLY

• Apply through IITA’s official Workable application page using the link provided.
• Complete the online application and upload all documents requested on the official form.
• Submit by 21 September 2026.
• IITA particularly welcomes applications from women.