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 for the position of:
Job Title: Protocol Assistant
Reference ID: STS2022-017
Location: Abuja
Recruitment Type: STS- National contract
Contract Duration: 6-months renewable
Duties
- Assist the Protocol Officer in facilitating all functions relating to protocol formalities and services in Abuja.
- Assist to send and receive all applications and processed documents sent through the courier service.
- Assist to process IITA correspondence through Federal Government Agencies, e.g. MFA, NCS, NIS, etc.
- Drop off visa application documents and pick up approved visas and passports from Embassies/High Commissions.
- Assist in writing daily reports of activities of protocol services in Abuja.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.
Qualifications
- B.Sc / HND in Public Relations, Public Administration, International Relations and Diplomacy, or any other related course, with a minimum of four (4) years of experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
- Ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint.
- Have good knowledge of custom clearance procedures.
- Have good knowledge of drafting, reading, and understanding diplomatic documents.
- Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
16th November 2022.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Click here for more information (PDF)
Note
- Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching a detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format to IITA website
- 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.
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