ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT at IITA

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ABOUT US: About IITA - IITA
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (KANO STATION) 2-year renewable contract

DUTIES:

Successful candidate will:

• Coordinate and implement office procedures for smooth-running and effective office functioning;
• Maintain an effective filing system and safe-keeping of confidential documents;
• Effectively manage office equipment and other office resources and maintain stock list of stationeries;
• Arrange appointments and meetings for Scientists;
• Provide administrative and logistic support to staff and visitors;
• Assist Scientists in retrieval of information, data and documents;
• Assist in preparation of administrative and financial reports and
• Perform any other assigned duties by the Supervisor

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BSc/HND Business, Secretarial or Public Administration.
• Postgraduate degree and Professional qualifications are added advantage. At least three (3) years post-qualification relevant working experience in an international, multi-cultural environment is required.
• He/She will also be required to have very strong oral and written communication skills especially in English language and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• In addition, candidates must be highly computer literate using database software.

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

METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organisation or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work and scanned copies of credentials not later than two weeks from the date of this publication. Deadline for applications is 24th August 2011. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/nrs-online-application

Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.