Head, Project Coordination Unit

Organisation: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Location: IITA Headquarters, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Contract: Three-year renewable contract
Closing date: 14 September 2026

IITA is seeking a Head of the Project Coordination Unit to provide strategic leadership for facility and infrastructure projects and ensure alignment with institutional goals.

Key responsibilities:
• Manage the Project Coordination Unit and align activities with organisational objectives.
• Plan and oversee facility-related projects, including resource allocation, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate project teams, contractors, internal departments, and external vendors.
• Implement project-management best practices and ensure safety and quality compliance.
• Work with the Project Accountant and Quantity Surveyor on forecasts, expenditure monitoring, and cost control.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Drive digitalisation through an Integrated Facilities Management System and related tools.
• Coach and evaluate project supervisors, quantity surveyors, and other staff.

Requirements:
• HND, B.Sc., or Advanced Diploma in Project Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Project Management is an advantage.
• PMP or COREN certification is highly desirable.
• Eight to ten years of progressive experience managing multidisciplinary facilities or infrastructure projects.
• Leadership and supervisory experience in construction or corporate facilities management.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Strong financial literacy and project-budget control skills.
• Proficiency in project-management software and digitalisation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV saved in Microsoft Word format, using their full name for the file names.

Apply here: https://apply.workable.com/iita/j/72E92C2D5C