IITA: Assistant Administrative Officer

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) with Headquarters at Ibadan, is an international Agricultural Research Centre in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is an association of about 50 countries, international and regional organizations, and private foundations. IITA seeks to increase agricultural production in a sustainable way in order to improve the nutritional status and well-being of people in tropical Sub-Saharan Africa.

IITA is recruiting for Assistant Administrative Officer to be based in Kano.

Job Title: Assistant Administrative Officer – Kano Station (2 yrs renewable contact)

The Job:
- Coordinate and implement office procedures of smooth running and effective office function
- Maintain effective filing system.
- Arrange appointment and meeting for scientists.
- Provide administrative and logistic support to staff and visitors
- Assist in preparation of financial reports
- Retrieve information, data and documents for Scientists
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by supervisor

Qualification
- BSc/HND in Business Admin/Secretary studies or other related discipline with a minimum of 3 years post qualification working experience in similar position.
- Candidates must have good analytical mind
- demonstrate high intergrity with good inter-personal and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of computer statistical and experimental design softwares
- Ability to write and speak fluently in Hausa Language with good driving skills and possession of a valid Drivers’ License is desirable.

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

Method of Application:
Interested application should forward their applications with a detailed CV, the name and address of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct supervisor at work. (including telephone, fax and e-mail address, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to :

The Personnel Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
PMB 5320,
Oyo Road, Ibadan
Nigeria.

Application closes 10th August 2010