Job Specialization: Administration/ Office/ Operation
Job Industry: Agriculture

Experience Required: 1-3

Application Deadline:28 June, 2013
Job Title: Assistant Admin Officer
This position is funded by African

Position/Responsibilities
The Administrative Assistants will work as
members of the SARD-SC project team in Nigeria.
Primary Duties:
Provide secretarial and administrative support to
the Scientists and other member of staff.
Prepare documents using the Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
File management and handling of administrative
issues.
Keep records of support staff and other schedules
of scientists records using appropriate record-
handling methodology Liaise with other units in order to perform assigned tasks and to ensure that objectives and set goals are achieved
Perform general office administrative duties
Handle incoming mail, collection, distribution as
well as mailing as directed Assist in organizing meetings Organize and maintain archive for each scientist and his team Maintain records of casual and consultant contracts, expense claims and work schedule Prepare and assist in material procurement and track purchase orders as requested Manage general office assets including requisition, storage and distribution of stationery items Manage scientists schedules (travels, leave-days, etc) and assist with meetings and training logistics Prepare Oracle Requests (Travel Authorizations, work-orders etc) and follow up to logical end. Manage scientists schedules (travels, leave-days, etc) and assist with meetings and training logistics Attend to telephone calls and e-mail corresponded as directed
Perform any other duties as assigned by the
scientist to whom support is being provided

Qualification, Experience and Skills:
B.Sc /HND in Management or Business
administration from a reputable
Minimum experience of 1 year in a similar position
Basic knowledge of Accounting.
Good organization and planning skills with effective
time management skills.
Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under
pressure
Excellent computer skills - Microsoft Office
packages.
Knowledge of immigration and visa procedures
Knowledge of work processes in international
organizations
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a multi-cultural setting
Team player
General information: Initial appointment is for two
years. Subsequent renewal of the contract will be
decided based on research outputs and productivity,
and continued need for the position.
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 e-mail 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.

welcomes applications from female candidates.
Please note that only short listed candidates will be
contacted
All application should be forwarded to jobsavailability2013@gmail.com