State Administrative and Logistics Officer (Lagos)

About this role

The State Administrative and Logistics Officer in Lagos works for the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture on a two-year renewable contract. The role covers planning and coordinating logistics for state activities, managing office administration and procurement, handling inventory and financial processes, supervising drivers, and providing HR support and local liaison.

What you would do

• Plan and coordinate logistics for state-level activities, including training sessions, workshops, community sensitisation events, and Youth Agribusiness Park activities.
• Manage state office administration, including office supplies, filing, asset registers, utilities and vendor service contracts.
• Coordinate local procurement under IITA policy 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, maintaining distribution records.
• Supervise the State Driver(s), including vehicle scheduling, maintenance tracking and fuel management; ensure compliance with vehicle use and safety policies.
• Manage petty cash/imprest, prepare retirements, and submit expenditure returns to the Project Accountant.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Logistics / Supply Chain Management or related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant administrative and logistics experience, preferably with an NGO, research institute or development programme.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organisational, planning and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work with government officials, community leaders and youth participants.
• Willingness to travel within the state, including to rural and peri-urban locations.

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