ICRISAT Recruits 01 Administrative Assistant

ICRISAT recruits 01 Administrative Assistant

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics/West & Central Africa (ICRISAT/WCA) is looking for: Administrative Assistant

Context: ICRISAT is launching a call for applications for the national recruitment of an Administrative Assistant on behalf of the ‘Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies’ (CSAT) project implemented by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

IITA is a non-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to address Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty and natural resource degradation. By working with diverse partners in sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve the integrity of natural resources. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agricultural research partnership for a food secure future. For more information on IATI, please visit http://www.iita.org.

The objective of the project is to reduce poverty and food insecurity, protect natural resources and increase farmers’ incomes by improving agricultural productivity, strengthening market links and facilitating the creation of new agribusinesses, especially those led by women and youth. The project interventions are organized into two main components: the scaling up of proven and ready-to-use smart technologies for climate management and research aimed at developing new climate-smart innovations in value chains. .

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the responsibility of the Project Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for:

Main responsibility

Ensure the management of the office of the Project Coordinator and support in the execution and monitoring of project activities as well as liaison with the various actors.

Specific responsibilities:

• Deal with administrative correspondence (classic and electronic) and organize project meetings and write reports and minutes.
• Liaise with other administrative departments, collaborative projects and programs.
• Assist the project coordinator and the whole team for all administrative and financial questions related to the project
• Organize project workshops and seminars.
• Plan and organize the trips and movements of the project staff, provide, as necessary, logistical support to visitors on mission (reception, hotel reservation, visa, etc.).
• Ensure the translation of official correspondence from French to English and vice versa.
• Perform any other activity that may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Higher Diploma in Secretarial and Management/Administrative Assistance or any other similar equivalent diploma.
• Have at least 3 (three) to 5 (five) years of professional experience in administrative management or secretarial services.
• Having a perfect command of written and spoken English and French is essential.
• Office automation skills including a good knowledge of IT tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email, internet etc.).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, particularly in the management of information and documentation.
• Ability to have good judgment and a capacity for anticipation (knowing how to take the necessary initiatives).
• Have a great capacity for teamwork and report writing and provide quality work under pressure in a multicultural environment.
• Have a sense of flexibility in working hours.
• Display a strong sense of confidentiality and trust

TERMS AND CONDITIONS : the post “aceadministrative assistant» is open to any candidate fulfilling the conditions mentioned above.

The contract is classified in band A of the internal salary grid; it is initially for two (02) years with a possibility of renewal depending on the availability of funds.

Duty station : ICRISAT Station, Bamako, Republic of Mali.

How to apply:

Applications should be sent to the following email address Icrisat.Mali@cgiar.org at the latest July 17, 2019.

Applications must include:

• a cover letter which should indicate how the candidate’s skills/experience relate to the specific duties of the position,
• a detailed curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of three professional references (which must include the head of the candidate’s current or previous Institution or the candidate’s direct supervisor/supervisor at his current or previous place of employment),
• a recent passport photo, legalized copy of diplomas, copy of all proof of professional experience (certificates and/or work attestations) and copy of national identity card or passport.

NB: The job reference “aceadministrative assistant» must be clearly indicated in the subject of the message. All applications will be considered, however only successful applicants will be contacted for final selection.

” ICRISAT is an equal opportunity employer and is especially interested in increasing the participation of women on its staff” .