Office Assistant (Internal) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Office Assistant

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2023-010
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)

Duties

• Handle incoming and outgoing mails emanating from mail room and other programs.
• Manage the Finance Directorate section of the institute archive to ensure safety of confidential documents that could be referenced over years.
• Assist in filing of documents to ensure easy retrieval of documents when needed.
• Maintain and monitor photocopy machine and other office materials in Finance Directorate store.
• Assist in filing of foreign transfer payments and photocopy the original copies for reference purposes.
• Carry out proper check of wastages and timely replenishment of stationeries.
• Assist in handling of arrangements needed for meetings in the Directorate.
• Ensure that information that are confidential in nature are handled accordingly.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualification

• National Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, Office Technology Management or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Be friendly, agile, hardworking, honest, trust worthy, articulate and be able to work under pressure.

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

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format.
• The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague, and evidence of current remuneration package.
• IITA is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.