Administrative Officer At The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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Job Title: Administrative Officer At The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Organisation: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
Location: Adamawa State
Min Work Experience: 4 year(s)
Qualification: BSc
Industry: Administration/ Office/ Operations
Course: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
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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 Officer

Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2020-0017
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Recruitment Type: National (1-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties:

  • Support day-to-day administrative duties.
  • Provide logistical support for all trainings, seminars and workshops.
  • Keep inventory of office equipment, supplies and update asset register as required.
  • Prepare requests for internal purchases and Purchase Orders of office stationery, machineries,assist in following up and handling of purchases/oracle requests.
  • Assist in basic financial record posting and verification on the budget.
  • Coordinate and implement office procedures for smooth-running and effective office function.
  • Maintain an effective filing system and safe keeping of confidential documents.
  • Arrange appointments and meetings.
  • Arrange travels and book hotel accommodation for Activity staff and consultants.
  • Retrieve information, data and documents as required.
  • Prepare administrative and financial reports.
  • Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

  • BSc / HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field with minimum of four (4) years experience in a well-structured environment or donor funded organization

Competencies
The ideal candidate must:

  • Have excellent computer skills with good grasp and knowledge of spreadsheets, word processing and other MS Office applications.
  • Have ability to maintain high integrity and confidentiality ofsensitive information.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment.
  • Have ability to plan, co-ordinate, and monitor own work plans, and deliver accurate and timely reports.
  • Have theability to co-ordinate, prioritize and organize workloads; take initiatives and work under pressure.
  • Be able to work with minimum supervision and with tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency in English language with excellent writing, communication and presentation skills.

Remuneration

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

Important Information

  • 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.
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