Job Title: Administrative Assistant (2-year renewable contract)
Location: Kano
Organisation: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture – IITA
Duties:
Successful candidate will among other things:
• Coordinate and implement office procedures for smooth-running and effective office functioning;
• Maintain an effective filing system and safe-keeping of confidential documents;
• Manage and maintain an inventory of office equipment and other office resources.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience:
• BSc/HND in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Personnel Management or a related discipline.
• At least three (3) years post-qualification working experience in a large well structured organisation.
The ideal candidate must:
• Possess very strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer, especially Ms Word, Ms Excel and Publisher.
• Be honest, hardworking and be able to work in a multi-cultural environment.
Remuneration: We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:
Please complete our online application form using this link: IITA Ibadan Job Portal.
Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 12 April 2012.
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