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: Operations Assistant
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Responsibilities
- Calculate and impute charge backs into the oracle data base
- Perform prompt update of the asset register into the oracle data base.
- Ensure proper record keeping of stocks, including cleaning items, stationaries e.t.c
- Perform issuance and record keeping of diesel and fuel.
- Prepare expense reports, requisitions etc. for staff without computer systems in the oracle data base.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence as required.
- Support procurement activities, including inventory management etc.
- Liaise with vendors, service providers, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of services.
- Track and give report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Station.
- Assist in on-boarding new staff by preparing resources and conducting orientations
- Ensure balancing of all stocks in the Station.
- Ensure that assets and furniture are moved with authorization.
- Prepare Requisitions, LPOs etc. in the Oracle data base.
- Perform any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Requirements
Qualifications:
- B.Sc/HND in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Operations Management or related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies
The ideal candidate must:
- Be proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Be proficient in the use of software like Oracle etc
- Have ability to work independently and as part of a team, and pay attention to details
- Be proactive, resourceful and able to prioritize tasks effectively
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances
- Be committed to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
- Be familiar with inventory management tools is a plus
- Have strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Have excellent communication, problem solving skills
Benefits
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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