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 Assistant
Job ID: IITA/P&C/NRS2025-019
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: 3-year renewable contract
Responsibilities
- Carry out data collation and entry.
- Perform data collation and pictorial presentation.
- Carry out post-service follow-up of every service and/or maintenance.
- Conduct customer prospecting, acquisition, retention, and satisfaction.
- Carry out material/parts requisition and appointment scheduling.
- Perform any other job-related tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
- National Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration Mass Communication and any other social science course with a minimum of six (6) years’ experience performing similar role in a well-structured environment.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:
- Be highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Have working knowledge of Oracle material requisition systems.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and reading comprehension.
- Be experienced in conducting CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index) surveys and resolving customer complaints effectively.
- Exhibit strong time management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Benefits
- We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Application Closing Date
9th June, 2025.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online