Administrative Technician at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

Administrative Technician at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA). Please ensure you read the job requirements before applying for this position.

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: Administrative Technician

Ref: STS2022-008
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Duration: 6 months renewable
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)

Duties

• Perform secretarial duties including typing correspondence, reports, and memoranda.
• Maintain diaries and arrange appointments.
• Assist in the supervision of ongoing projects within and outside the institute.
• Keep track of projects and work repairs to be executed.
• Assist in the compilation and review of monthly reports.
• Keep records of bio-gas and supervise the biogas plant attendants.
• Schedule meetings and draft minutes of meetings.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

• National Diploma with a minimum of three (3) years of experience performing a similar or related role in a well-structured organization.

Competencies:

• The ideal candidate must:
• Have good record-keeping and communication skills.
• Have good knowledge of power points.
• Have the ability to prioritize work and use initiative.

Remuneration

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

Application Closing Date

21st June, 2022.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click here for more information (PDF)

Important Information and Notice

• Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed Cover Letter and Curriculum Vitae saved with their names in Microsoft
• 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.