POSITION: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (Kano Station) (2 years renewable contract)

DUTIES
Successful candidates 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 stationery;
Arrange appointments and meetings for scientists;
Provide administrative and logistic support to staff and visitors;
Assist scientist 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
Post graduate degree and professional qualifications are added advantage. At least 3 years postgraduate qualification relevant working experience in an international, multicultural 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 CV, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and email addresses, if available), evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to the personnel manager, international institute of tropical agriculture, PMB 5320, Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria not later than TWO WEEKS from the date of this publication.

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