Administrative Assistant at IITA Nigeria

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is an International non-profit research-far-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 Kano Station.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Kano

Responsibilities
Successful candidate will among other things:

• Coordinate and implement office procedures for smooth-running and effective office functioning; Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• Maintain an effective filing system and safe-keeping of confidential documents;
• Manage and maintain an inventory of office equipment  and other office resources
• Arrange appointment 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.

Qualifications

• BSc/HND in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Personnel Management or a related discipline. Copied from: www.hotnigerianjobs.com
• At least three (3) years post-qualification working experience in a large well structured organization.
• 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.

Application Deadline
10th April, 2012

Method of Application
Interested applicants should;
Click here to apply online