Travel Administrative Assistant at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

Travel Administrative Assistant at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture

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: Travel Administrative Assistant

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full Time
Contract: 3-year renewable contract

Duties

  • Perform administrative/secretarial function as required and prompt.
  • Attend to all incoming E-mail messages in the Unit.
  • Circulate list and liaise with FMS Pool, Abuja Station Administrative Officer for efficient pick-up arrangement.
  • Arrange airport pick-ups and other protocol related services for Scientist, families, Board of Trustee member, visitors, conference/workshops participant travelling on international and local routes.
  • Prepare IITA ticket service charges of weekly basis.
  • Assist the Travel Officer in all matters relating to ticketing and reservations.
  • Coordinate administrative activities in Ibadan and relate with IGH-Lagos Administrative Officer.
  • Follow up on IGH bills and ensure payment are made promptly.
  • Coordinate the shuttle services od daily basis to and from Lagos.
  • Compile and update the weekly/daily transportation and accommodation list for Travel Services Manager’s review.
  • Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements
Qualification:

  • National Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience performing similar role in a well structured environment. Possession of Air Travel Certificate is an added advantage.

Competencies:
The ideal candidate must:

  • Have an understanding of administrative and travels function.
  • Have good communication skill (written and oral).

Benefits

  • We offer highly competitive salaries with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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