Secretary II at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate 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 candidates for the position of Secretary II at its Headquarters in Ibadan.

Job Title: Secretary II (2-year renewable contract)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo State

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things:

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to Facilities Maintenance Services (FMS) Unit Head and Service Officer
• Arrange travel for FMS Staffs
• Arrange for meetings and ensure that necessary materials are provided
• Preparation of Oracle request (internal &external) for all FMS Unit
• Receive, coordinate and issue materials requested and supplied to the FMS Unit from Supply Chain
• Receive and coordinate IITA’s sold/auctioned vehicle for onward processing at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja;
• Attend to general enquiries (internal and external);
• Work order management including entering of work orders and follow up;
• Manage the FMS Central Office Assets by making requisition (internal/external), storage and documentation;
• Assist other officers in FMS Central Office while unavailable;
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the head, FMS.

Qualification and Experience

• B.Sc/HND or Secretarial Administration or in a related discipline. Minimum of 3 years Secretarial or relevant experience in a reputable organization.
• The ideal candidate must be committed, well organized and be a good team player.
• He/She must be highly proficient in the use of computer and possess good typing skills and knowledge of filing systems.

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

Application Closing Date
22nd November, 2013

Method of Application:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft Word format. The curriculum Vitae must also include names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA Website.

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