IITA, is an international non-profit research – for – 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 Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
Position Duties Qualification and Experience
SECRETARY
(2 year renewable Contract) Successful candidate will among other things:
• Manage YIIFSWA Project Secretariat, undertake typing of correspondence, reports, manuscripts, handling telephone, fax, e-mail, photocopying, etc
• Comply with IITA’s standard operational procedures in respect of administration and Finance for all YIISWA Project activities
• Orgnise, maintain and regularly update the administrative and finance filling systems including correspondence (both electronic and hard copies)
• Assist the YIIFWAS Project Management Team in all matters relating to organization of meetings and workshops.
• Arrange travel logistics for Project Management Team and visitors
• Liaise with respective IITA Units for procurement of supplies, communication, accounting and finance matters.
• Orgnise and supervise cash payments (petty cash) as well as casual labour if any
• Undertake any other administrative and finance related tasks assigned by the Management Team National Diploma in Secretariat Studies or equivalent. Minimum of 5 years Secretariat Management experience in a reputable organization.
The ideal candidate must
• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Be computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a cross cultural setting
• Working knowledge of French is an advantage.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus 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.
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