African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) Recruitment 2024

This is to inform the general public about the ongoing recruitment exercise at the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) for the position of an Admin Assistant. In this post, you will learn about what AATF is about, the responsibilities, requirements and application procedures.

African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) is an international not-for-profit organization that facilitates and promotes public/private partnerships to promote food security and enhance livelihoods of smallholder farmers in SSA. AATF works with African governments, private and public technology owners and developers, NGOs, seed companies and African small holder farmers to identify and access technologies that address farmers’ key problems and empower them through availability of a choice of agricultural innovations that generate wealth and health for their families and communities.

AATF is a registered charity under the laws of England and Wales and has host country status with the Government of Kenya. The Foundation depends on the ongoing support and collaboration of different partners and investors to meet its objectives.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Admin Assistant

Location: Oyo
Supervisor: Project Coordinator

Background

• Through the AATF Special Initiative for Strengthening Cassava Agro-Processing and Digital Solutions (ASIST- APOD), AATF has acquired a new Cassava processing technology for processing high quality cassava flour without peeling the roots. The Machine will be installed in Fasola, Oyo State-Nigeria.
• This initiative presents a novel model that seeks to utilize digital tools to enhance access to mechanization services and improved agronomy, then establish a centralized cassava processing facility that will be accessible to village-based processors who would otherwise not be able to afford modern cassava processing equipment.
• Accessing this service will enable them to diversify their products, hence creating more value for the tubers. Reporting to the Project Coordinator, the Data Officer is responsible maintaining and repairing the plant,

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality and timely administrative support where required, for example filing and photocopying, diary management etc.
• Inputting data and maintaining a range of databases, spreadsheets and electronic filing systems to aid the storage and retrieval of electronic documents.
• Recording and distribution of correspondence, emails, incoming mail / post, monitoring and managing electronic mailboxes and dealing with routine correspondence accurately and promptly and forwarding to relevant staff as appropriate.
• Organizing and providing support to meetings, events and visits including issuing papers, ordering hospitality, meeting and greeting external visitors and officials, and responding to any housekeeping queries that they may have e.g. the format of the meeting.
• Recording information to support the production of minutes and draft minutes e.g. timings of each agenda item and attendance of witnesses.
• Assisting in gathering and collating information.
• Effectively using Microsoft Office
• Monitor stocks of office supplies (paper clips, stationery etc.) and report when there are shortages.
• Assist in making travel arrangements and booking venues for conferences and events.
• Providing high quality customer service to a diverse range of customers, both internal and external.
• Managing own work to ensure the delivery of objectives
• Providing accurate information in a professional and helpful manner by referring to organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintaining hard copy and electronic information systems to ensure a clear and organized file of all correspondence, papers, minutes, agendas.
• Checking and processing invoices for payment through electronic payment system.
• Utilize office appliances such as photocopier, printers etc. and computers for word processing, spreadsheet creation etc.
• Undertake basic bookkeeping tasks and issue invoices, checks etc.
• Assist in office management and organization procedures.
• Perform other office duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate or Diploma in any of the following: Records/Information Management, Information/Library Science, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Accounting, Supply Chain Management or any other relevant and related discipline;
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to deliver with short notice.
• Self-Directed
• Ability to Multitask
• Proficiency in Computer Applications
• Minimum of one (1) year experience

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: aatf-hr@aatf-africa.org using “Admin Assistant” as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Application Deadline  22nd March 2024.