Administrative Officer Job at Value Seeds Limited

Value Seeds Limited is an agricultural research, production and distribution company located in Zaria, Kaduna State.  The Company distributes a wide range of hybrids and seeds of improved varieties of field crops such as Maize, Rice, Soybean, Cowpea, Sorghum, Millet, Groundnut as well
as exotic varieties of vegetable seeds like Tomato, Watermelon, Cucumber, Cabbage, Carrot, Pepper, Onion, Lettuce, Beetroot in Nigeria. It seeks a result-driven and intuitive talent to head the finance and accounts department.

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Location: Kaduna

    Act as the main point of contact for visitors and callers, including reception duties.
    Provide general administrative support to the President and staff team
    Provide support for projects including assisting with administration of project work where appropriate and when agreed
    Undertake general administrative duties including general word processingFiling, copying and faxingCollation and distribution of minutes, reports and other documentsDealing with incoming and outgoing mail and general emails.
    Maintain and run company website efficiently and effectively
    ·Ordering of equipment, materials and office suppliesMinute taking for Board, team meetings and other meetings as required
    ·Undertake and assist in the recording and processing of invoices, receipts and payments as required and instructed
    ·Administer the petty cash system and ensure appropriate record keepingPrepare contracts for suppliers as advised.
    ·Arrange hospitality, purchases, supplies to ensure the smooth running of the organization
    daily and as required
    ·Maintain the central filing system, general database and archive.
    ·Provide administrative support for matters relating to the premises and operations including security, alarms, opening, insurance and transport
    ·Maintain close links and inform the President of all issues likely to affect the operation of the company.
    Other duties include, work alongside other staff to contribute to the development of company as a wholeEnsure Value Seeds policies and best practice are adhered to, including health and safety and customer care, at all times.

Personal Qualifications

    Anyone with suitable qualities and qualification that is suited to undertake the above listed functions can apply
    However, considerations would be made for those with robust qualifications like:
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    A good University degree in any field
    ICT savvy
    Creative and proactive
    Skilled at the use of Microsoft office suite
    Ability to work for long hours including on weekends and public holiday
    Ability to perform multi tasks and remain stable.
    Resident or willing to reside in Zaria
    Result-driven

How to Apply

Qualified and interested experienced or fresh (recent graduate) applicant should send his/her application together with updated and comprehensive curriculum vitae not later than 9th October, 2015 to: valueseeds@yahoo.com or to:

Value Village
Kilometer 7, Zaria-Kano Expressway
Tashan Ya’u, BAGADDI
P.O BOX 10937, KANO

Note: Applicant with job experience should include an evidence of current annual remuneration package in his/her application.
Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.