Creche Attendant 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: Creche Attendant

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6 months renewable

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times, including feeding, diaper changing and nap supervision.
• Plan and conduct age-appropriate activities to promote learning, creativity and social development.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including sanitizing toys, equipment and play areas.
• Communicating with parents or guardians about the child’s progress, behaviour and any other concerns.
• Handle minor injuries or emergencies following safety protocols.
• Ensure the first aid box is always appropriately stocked.
• Perform any other duty as may be directed by the Supervisor.

Requirements                     

• O’ level with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have experience handling children, especially toddlers.
• Exhibit high level of patience, administrative & Organizational skills.
• Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to display great level of care & diligence at work.
• Have the ability to communicate well in English Language
• Be able to effectively ensure the cleanliness of the classroom.

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

Application Closing Date
10th February, 2025.