International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Vacant Positions

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Graduate Vacant Positions We are an international non-profit research-far-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees. and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable Nigerian Nationals for the following position at the Institute's Kano Station. 1.)  Commodity Clerk   Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Handle commodity sales for the society and make necessary entries into the books. Undertake issuance of receipts. Assist in the provision of photocopy services. Assist with filing of documents and maintenance of member's database. Run daily errands for the society. Qualifications Diploma in Cooperative Studies with  minimum of a year professional experience.\ The ideal candidate must be computer literate with adequate knowledge of excel. 2.)  Cooperative Officer Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Prepare and oversee all monthly cooperative deductions. Handle loan application and reconcile monthly deductions sheet with payroll sheet Supervise teller postings to personal ledgers and reconcile bank statements with tellers received. Prepare annual accounts. All other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications HND/ND/Diploma in Cooperative Studies from a recognized institution with a minimum of four (4) years professional experience in a departmental cooperative. The ideal candidate must be computer literate and be proficient in the use of MS 3.)  Book Keepers Responsibilities Successful candidate will among other things perform the following duties: Assist the Cooperative Officer in the day to day running of the office. Generate membership numbers and undertake filing of new membership forms. Participate In stock taking exercise.  Handle sales and carry out proper documentations. Handle photocopy services. All other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications ND/Diploma in Cooperative Studies with minimum of 2 years professional experience in a departmental cooperative. The ideal candidate must be computer literate with adequate knowledge of excel. Remuneration We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment. Application Deadline 1st May, 2012 Method of Application Interested applicants should: Click here to apply online         SEARCH FOR HIGH PAID JOBS HERE