Consultant TAAT Program Internal Auditor (EOI) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Expression of Interest for (EOI) Consultancy Services: TAAT Program Internal Auditor

Financing Agreement reference: 2100155041681
Location: Nigeria
Project ID No. P-Z1-AA0-139
Sector: Agriculture

 About International Institute of Tropical Agriculture:  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.

Job Requirements

• The selected consultant should possess at least a Master’s Degree in Finance, Auditing and/or Accounting or its equivalent; a professional auditing or fraud qualification such as CIA, CISA or CFE and accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, CA is desirable as added advantage.
• The Consultant shall also possess at least ten (10) years relevant work experience; at least 3 of which should be with one or more reputable accounting firms; three (3) years of experience in AfDB or related donor funded project auditing;
• Knowledge and proficiency of the Oracle accounting/COS and other accounting software would be a distinct advantage; possess general computer literacy, with practical knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Word & Excel). Be a good team player, with fluency in English and excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in English is a must and working knowledge of English and French languages is required. Ability to work with minimum supervision, readiness to travel within short notices and passion to meet strict deadlines is a key requirement for the assignment.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (including their detailed CV and letter of motivation detailing past related experience similar to this assignment.).

Expressions of Interest (EOI) should be delivered by e-mail to: [email protected] and copy to: [email protected]I

Interested consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours (0800-1630hrs):

Attn: Chrysantus Akem; PhD,
TAAT Program Coordinator | Program Management Unit,
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture,
Headquarters & West Africa Hub,
PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan 200001, Oyo State, Nigeria,
International Mailing Address: IITA,
Carolyn House, 26 Dingwall Road,
Croydon, CR9 3EE, UK.
Email: [email protected] and copy to: [email protected]
Website: www.iita.org

Tel: +234 2 7517472 | USA Tel: +1 201 6336094 | Fax: +44 208 7113785 | Mobile No: +234 8169020531

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Note

• Eligibility criteria, establishment of the shortlist and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s Procurement policy framework, October 2015, which is available on the Bank’s website

Application Closing Date
12th May, 2023.