Project Administrative 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: Project Administrative Assistant

Ref: STS2022-022
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Recruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)

Duties

• Make logistical arrangements for meetings, seminars, conferences, and duty travels (booking of flight and hotel, preparation of travel authorization (TA) requests, processing visa requests, and helping with payments of travel advances in case of need.
• Participate and document deliberations during project meetings.
• Provide support for meetings, workshops, and training.
• Develop and maintain an efficient filing system and database on project activities and stakeholders.
• Provide general project administrative support.
• Perform clerical duties.
• Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisors.

Qualifications

• B.Sc / HND in Business Administration, Public Administration, International Relations and Diplomacy or any other related field with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

• Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
• Have proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support experience.
• Have the ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).
• Have strong multi-tasking abilities and problem solving skills.

Remuneration

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

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Application Deadline  30th December, 2022.

Note

• Interested applicants should complete the online application through the link above attaching 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