IITA Nigeria: Assistant Administrative Officer!
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Assistant Administrative OfficerPosition: ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
(Kano Station)
2-year renewable contract
Duties
Successful candidate will among other things:
• Coordinate and implement office, procedures for smooth running and effective office functions
• Maintain effective filing system;
• Provide administrative and logistic p support to staff and visitors;
• Arrange appointments and meetings for Scientists;
• Retrieve information, data and 9 documents for Scientists;
• Assist in preparation of financial a reports and
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
• B.Sc/HND in Secretarial/Business Administration or any other Management related discipline with minimum of 3 years post qualification working experience in similar position.
• Candidate must have sound analytical mind, high integrity, good inter-personal and communication skills (oral and written); strong knowledge of computer softwares and be willing to work beyond normal hours.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work, Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to:
The Personnel Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
PMB 5320
Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria
Deadline: 10th August, 2010
IITA Nigeria: Senior Research Supervisor!
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Senior Research SupervisorPosition: SENIOR RESEARCH SUPERVISOR
(Kano Station)
2-year renewable contract
Duties
Candidate will:
• Assist Scientists to conduct, dissemination campaigns on legume and inoculant technologies in the Savannah agro-ecology;
• Liaise with leaders of Governmental, Non-Governmental media and community-based organisations as well as other stakeholders for project, mobilisation;
• Facilitate interaction between farmers, input dealers and marketers for input supply and market opportunities;
• Assist to organise workshops, seminars, training and demonstrations;
• Assist to prepare annual budgets for project programming.
• Collect process data and prepare administrative/financial reports;
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
• B.Sc Agricultural Economics, HND Agricultural Extension, plus minimum of 4 years in agricultural research and extension activities in Savannah agro-ecological zone of Nigeria.
• Candidate must have sound analytical mind, high integrity, good inter-personal and communication skills (oral and written); strong knowledge of computer statistical softwares and be willing to work beyond normal hours.
• Ability to write and speak fluently in Hausa language with good driving skills and possession of a valid Drivers’ Licence is desirable.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior Officer at work, Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials, to:
The Personnel Manager
International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
PMB 5320
Oyo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria
Deadline: 10th August, 2010
