The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Careers, Jobs, Vacancies and Recruitment in Nigeria for June 2010: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) with Headquarters at Ibadan, is an International Agricultural Research Centre in the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), which is an association of about 50 countries, international and regional organizations, and private foundations. IITA seeks to increase agricultural production in a sustainable way in order to improve the nutritional status and well-being of people in tropical Sub-Saharan Africa.
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the following positions at the Institute’s Headquarters, Ibadan.
Position
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES (HR) ASSISTANT
(2-year renewable contract)
DUTIES
Successful candidate will among other things:
- Assist to coordinate Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) recruitment process;
- Issue contract letter/contract extension/relocation/termination letters for all IRS;
- Keep IRS records and maintain effective filing system;
- Prepare monthly payroll advice;
- Assist HRM to induct new IRS;
- Liaise with Travels Unit for visa for the new IRS;
- Assist HRM to handle IRS disengagement process;
- Provide administrative support to the HRM;
- Assist HRM to coordinate IRS Performance Appraisal exercise;
- Prepare announcements in the IITA weekly bulletin about new staff;
- Advise HRM quarterly on termination dates of IRS contracts and the arrival dates of new IRS.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
BSc/HND in Humanities, Management and Social Sciences with 8 years relevant working experience. Familiarity with administrative, secretarial skills and International NGOs is essential.
He/She 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.
REMUNERATION:
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested qualified national applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available) and scanned copies of credentials not later than two weeks from the date of this publication. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/cms/details/nrs_job_application.aspx
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.
