Administrative Assistant Job at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture - IITA

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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.

Administrative Assistant Job