Apply for People and Culture Assistant (Talent Management) at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
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 hiring the services of interested and qualified persons to fill the position below:
Job Title: People and Culture Assistant (Talent Management)
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
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Job Roles and Duties
Generation of P&C Reports and Other Administrative Support:
- Liaise with colleagues in the unit including those in People Data and Systems and the Station Administrators and prepare People and Culture monthly reports
- Proofread documents, proposals, policies, etc., as may be required.
- Assist the Manager, Talent Management and Engagement with assigned projects including employee surveys.
- Assist in the preparation of reports related to various talent management activities.
- Serve as alternate secretary of P&C departmental and sectional heads’ meetings.
- Maintain current knowledge of policies and procedures.
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Client Services:
- Prepare visa support, reference, and attestation letters for staff (NRS) under the guidance of the Manager, Talent Management and Engagement.
- Assist in prompt resolution of requests and complaints from the staff as may be channeled through the office of the Manager, Talent Management and Engagement.
- Assist in stakeholder engagement with hosted institutions.
- Provide helpdesk services on people management issues relating to NRS, responding to routine enquiries from the staff.
Support for People and Culture Activities:
- Support all People and Culture-led staff events, seminars, teambuilding, and awareness campaigns, including gender equity, diversity, and inclusion (GDI) activities as may be required.
- Work in task teams across P&C to achieve people management strategic goals.
- Work with P&C sectional Supervisors in any assigned task.
- Perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Requirements/Qualifications
- BSc / HND in Human Resources, Social Sciences, or humanities with a minimum of two (2) years’ with proven experience in HR operations, and/or in providing administrative support in a Human Resource Department. Associate or student membership of any people management professional body is an added advantage.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have:
- Analytical skills. Attention to details and ability to organize work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills, including presentation skills, written and oral.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
- Excellent use of Microsoft Office Suite with especially in Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service.
- Adequate knowledge of the local labour law.
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Benefits
We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Closing Date
28th March, 2024.