Administrative Assistant Job Opportunities In Nigeria March-April, 2012

Employment Nigeria 01-Jan-1970 NIGERIA , NIGERIA ,

JOBS AT INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE

JOB LOCATION:KANO

JOB DESCRIPTION

International non-profit research-far-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa.

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institutes Kano Station.

QUALIFICATIONS

M.Sc. in Agronomy, Soil Science or a related discipline.
Experience with and proven skills in the accurate collection of soil and other agronomic and socio-economic data in field trials are an absolute requirement
Possess excellent interpersonal skills to interact with partners and farmers and to engage farmers in data collection where possible.
Have good communication skills (a good knowledge of Hausa is an asset)
Possess good computer skills and be able to use statistical software and Excel.
Possess a valid Drivers License

JOB TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and implement office procedures for smooth-running and effective office functioning
Maintain an effective filing system and safe-keeping of confidential documents
Manage and maintain an inventory of office equipment and other office resources
Arrange appointment and meetings for Scientists
Provide administrative and logistic support to staff and visitors
Assist Scientists in retrieval of information, (data and documents)
Assist in preparation of administrative and financial reports
Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

BSc/HND in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Personnel Management or a related discipline. At least three (3) years post-qualification working experience in a large well structured organization.
Possess very strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer, especially Ms Word. Ms Excel and Publisher.
Be honest, hardworking and be able to work in a multi-cultural environment.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should visit IITA’s jobsite at http://www.iita.org/careers and submit their application not later than two weeks from the date of this publication.

Closing Date: 10 /04 / 2012 .

Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed

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