International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Latest Vacancy
THE ORGANIZATION:
IITA is an International non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural, solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countires and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals to fill the position below at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
POST TITLE: Administrative Assistant (2-year renewable Contract)
LOCATION: (Kano Station)
JOB DUTIES:
Successful candidate will:
- Coordinate and implement office procedures for smooth-running and effective office functioning;
- Maintain an effective filing system and safekeeping of confidential documents;
- Effectively manage office equipment and other office resources and maintain stock list of stationeries
- Arrange appointments and meetings for Scientists
- Provide administrative and logistic support to staff and visitors
- Assist Scientists in retrieval of information, data and documents
- Assist in preparation of administrative and financial reports and
- Perform any other assigned duties by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
- Candidates should possess B.Sc/HND Business, Secretarial or Public Administration Postgraduate degree and professional qualifications are added advantage.
- At least three (3) years post-qualification relevant working experience in an international, multicultural environment is required.
- He/She will also be required to have very strong oral and written communication skills especially in English language and have excellent interpersonal skills in addition, candidates must be highly computer literate using database software
SALARY/REMUNEARTION: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
MODE OF APPLICATION & APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the Personnel Manager, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria on or before 23rd August 2011.
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