IITA Nigeria Jobs: Human Resources Assistant

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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).

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following positions at the Institute's Headquarters, Ibadan

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant (2 years renewable contract)

Successful candidate will among other things:
* Maintain focal point of the HR central data base system;
* Input and update the Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) data in the electronic data base.
* Assist in the IRS recruitment
* Manage the job vacancy website;
* Assist in processing of IRS benefits;
* Process all leave application forms for approval;
* Assist in the orientation of new staff;
* Produce simple analysis, statistics and reports;
* Prepare power point presentation when required;
* Retrieve information (manual and electronics) from the records
* Maintain HR archival files and
* Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

Qualification and Experience:
* BSc/HND in Management Sciences with minimum of 5 years post-qualification working experience in Human Resources administration.
* Candidate must have high stress tolerance level and ability to manage and priotize work, be able to handle confidential issues and be willing to work beyond normal hours.
* He/she should also possess sound analytical mind, high integrity, good inter-personal and communication skills (oral and written) and strong knowledge of computer office softwares.

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

Method Of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant's current or previous organization or applicants direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the

Personnel Manager,
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA),
PMB 5320, Oyo Road,
Ibadan, Nigeria.

Application Deadline is 7th September 2010.