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-NRS2019-029
Locations: Borno (1) & Adamawa (2)
Recruitment Type: National (2-year renewable contract)
Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:
- Perform clerical services
- Support administrative assistants and provide janitorial services
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
Qualification
- O’level with minimum of Five (5) year’s experience performing similar role in a structured organization.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Have ability to communicate in one or more of northern Nigeria’s major languages is an advantage
- Be honest and have integrity
- Have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment
Remuneration
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
31st August, 2019.
Method of Application
Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover Letter and CV 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.
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Note: IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.