ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT VACANCY AT IITA

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (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 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant
 RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and implement office procedures for smooth-running and effective office functioning
- Maintain an effective filing system and safe-keeping of confidential documents
- Effective manage office equipment and other office resources and maintain stock list of stationeries etc

REQUIREMENTS
- Bsc/HND Business, Secretarial or public Admin. Postgraduate degree and professional qualifications are added advantage. At least three (3) years post-qualification relevant experience in an international, multicultural environment is required.

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

HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants should forward their applications which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to specific duties of the position applied for. Application must include detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work.
Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to
The Personnel Manager,
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture,
PMB 5320, Oyo Road,
Ibadan, Nigeria.

  OR BY APPLYING ONLINE: CLICK LINK TO APPLY
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 23rd August 2011

PLEASE NOTE: Application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted.