• Application Deadline: Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: State Administrative and Logistic Officer - Lagos



• Job Type Contract , Onsite



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Administration / Facilities  , Logistics 
  
  

Duties

• 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).


• Manage the state office's administrative functions, including office supplies, filing systems, asset registers, utilities and vendor service contracts (cleaning, security, internet, etc.).


• 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.


• 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.


• Supervise the State Driver(s), including vehicle scheduling, maintenance tracking, fuel management and adherence to IITA's vehicle use and safety policies.


• Manage petty cash/imprest for the state office, prepare retirements in line with financial procedures, and submit timely expenditure returns to the Project Accountant.


• Support human resources administration at state level, including onboarding of state-based staff, attendance tracking, and coordination of travel and welfare arrangements.


• 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.


• Support the State Coordinator with the organization of monitoring visits, PMO/donor visits, and other program-related travel within the state.


• Ensure compliance with IITA's safeguarding, health and safety, and security protocols during all state-level activities.


• Maintain organized administrative and logistics records/files for audit and reporting purposes and submitted periodic activity and logistics reports to the State Field Coordinator.


• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration, Public Administration, Logistics/Supply Chain Management or a related field with a minimum of 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 working knowledge of the state/district of assignment, including local government structures and communities.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).


• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple activities and priorities simultaneously.


• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work with government officials, community leaders and youth participants.


• Willingness to travel within the state, including to rural and peri-urban locations.


• Strong organizational and administrative skills.


• Excellent planning and coordination abilities.


• Good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to support training coordination and participant management.


• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.


• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple assignments.


• Good report writing and computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.


• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.


• High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality service.

Benefits

• We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.