Company Info
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.
Title: Administrative Technician
Ref: IITA-HR-NRS2023-004
Location: Biu, Borno
Recruitment Type: National (3-year renewable contract)
Duties
- Assist in day-to-day Activity administrative duties.
- Provide logistical support for all Activity trainings, seminars and workshops.
- Keep inventory of office equipment and supplies.
- Assist in the preparation of requests for internal purchases of office stationary, machineries and assist in the following up.
- Maintain an effective filling system and safekeeping of confidential documents.
- Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- National Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration or any other related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing a similar or related role in a well-structured organization.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Have excellent communication skills (writing, reading, oral) and one or more of northern Nigeria’s major languages.
- Be proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team-oriented multicultural environment.
- Have ability to multitask and work effectively with minimum supervision.
Remuneration
We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment
Deadline: 14th February, 2023.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click Here to apply online
Click here for more information (PDF)
Note
- Interested applicants should complete the online application 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.