Operations Assistant at the 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.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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