Administrative Officer ICRISAT

ICRISAT seeks applications from Indian nationals for the post of Administrative Officer to be based at Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India. This is a nationally recruited position.

ICRISAT is a non-profit, apolitical, international organization for science-based agricultural development. Established in 1972, it is an Alliance of centers of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), and supported by more than 48 governments, foundations, and development banks. To reduce poverty, enhance crop productivity and food security and to protect the environment, ICRISAT research focuses on farming systems and crop improvement, management and utilization of sorghum, pearl millet, pigeonpea, chickpea, and groundnut in the semi-arid tropics.

Responsibilities:

• Efficient in managing the office of the Finance Director/ Financial Controller;
• Provide administrative and secretarial support;
• Assist in tracking Accounts receivable, Invoicing;
• Support in preparing power point presentations and reports;;
• Coordinate and organize of internal and external meetings(Visitors, programs, seminars and workshops) and take follow-up actions;
• Prepare background notes for meetings;
• Make travel arrangements and prepare travel expense reports;
• Handle correspondence;
• Inter-departmental liaison;
• Assist in monitoring staff contracts, work plans, outputs, and evaluations;
• Additional duties as and when they evolve.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in English both written and spoken;
• Proficiency in Computer skills (Ms- Office, data analysis);
• Should be a good team player and adaptable to working in multicultural team.

Requirements:

• Post Graduate with 2 or more years of relevant experience;
• Highly proficient in MS-Office suite, with special reference to PowerPoint and Excel;
• Ability to deal tactfully under pressure situations, deliver under tight schedules, and maintain high degree of confidentiality;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with pleasing personality.

General:
The position is for three years, renewable based on the performance of the incumbent and the Institute's continuing need for the position. An attractive compensation is offered for the right candidate.

How to Apply: The application should include an up-to-date resume, a recent passport size photograph, names and addresses (including phone & e-mail) of three referees and date of availability. Please send applications stating the job title clearly on the application/envelope, to Human Resources Services, ICRISAT, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh 502 324, or by E-mail to icrisat.nrsjobs@cgiar.org, latest by 17 August 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

“ICRISAT strongly welcomes women candidates to apply"