Job Title : Office Assistant Job at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Location : Oyo
Company : The International Institute of Tropical...
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Open Date : 2023-03-07
Close Date : 2023-05-07
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 Position: Office Assistant Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2023-010Job Location: Ibadan, Oyo Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract) Duties Manage the Finance Directorate section of the institute archive to ensure safety of confidential documents that could be referenced over years. Assist in filing of documents to ensure easy retrieval of documents when needed. Maintain and monitor photocopy machines and other office materials in Finance Directorate store. Handle incoming and outgoing mails emanating from mail room and other programs. Carry out proper checks of wastages and timely replenishment of stationeries. Assist in the handling of arrangements needed for meetings in the Directorate. Assist in filing of foreign transfer payments and photocopy the original copies for reference purposes. Ensure that information that are confidential in nature are handled accordingly. Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor. Qualification National Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, Office Technology Management or related field with a minimum of two (2) years of experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment. Competencies: The ideal candidate must: Be friendly, agile, hardworking, honest, trustworthy, articulate and be able to work under pressure. Remuneration We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment. Note Interested applicants should complete the online application by attaching a detailed Cover Letter and curriculum vitae 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. 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.