Secretary at RIUP

RIUP is a research project funded centrally by the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development (DFID-UK). The global action research mandate of the programme is to accumulate, evaluate and communicate evidence on how agricultural research outputs can be accessed by, or delivered to, intended users through innovative, cost-effective and efficient approaches, to address local livelihoods, socioeconomic and national development objectives

RIU-Nigeria Programme works in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN) which houses the RIU-Nigeria Country Office in Abuja

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for employment in the positions of Secretary (to be based in Abuja), and senior consultants, Consultants and Field Resource Persons whose time will be drawn upon as and when needed.

Secretary

Duties will involve working with the core programme personnel Scientist/consultants and various programme partners; providing necessary administrative back-up to the technical services of the Programme, assisting with procurement and travel arrangements in partnership with the Fund Manager

Preferred Qualifications

5 years of relevant experience in a reputable development organization or programme
Experience or formal training in agriculture of local economic development
Advanced user on the commonly used business application software, including MS Access; MS Office Excel 2007, Word 2007 and a widely used statistical software package
High proficiency in the use of computers
Positive and pleasant interpersonal and social skills
Able to handle flexible schedules in a team context
Able to function confidently in oral and written English
Able to organize multiple tasks and work effectively within a diverse team
An advanced academic qualification from a recognized educational institution
Formal or professional qualification as a Secretary

Method of Application

Interested persons should send a letter of application and CV to Screener at workatriunow@gmail.com on or before 6^th January, 2010. In anticipation of many candidates responding to this advertisement, please be hereby informed that, while all received application will be fairly and equally considered, Screener will send a reply to shortlisted candidates only.