[Job Vacancy] Store Attendant at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)

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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 recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Store Attendant

Job Ref: STS2023-003Location: IbadanDuration: 6 months’ renewableRecruitment Type: STS- National (6-months renewable contract)

Duties

Identify customer needs and make provisions for them.
Maintain general cleanliness of the shop and ensure that items are presented in an appealing manner.
Raise requisition to replenish the shop with new items.
General control of inventory.
Ensure compliance with general procedures of shop management.
General safety and security of the shop must be given high priority.
Perform home delivery service using motorbike.
Warm welcome to customers and engage in conversation that will help to promote the sales and trust of the customers.
Display Merchandise/items received from the main stores on the shelves in a well-organized manner.
Assist customers in locating the items needed as they may be required.
Advice customers when the need arises for item usage if they are not familiar with them.
Assist customers in packing their goods up to the exit point or even to the car park.
Perform any other job-related task as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

O’level with a minimum of two (2) years’ experience performing a similar role in a well-structured environment.

Competencies:The ideal candidate must:

Have good communication skills (writing, reading, and speaking).
Have ability to use Oracle Application.
Have good interpersonal skills.
Have ability to use basic Microsoft software (word, excel, PowerPoint).

How to ApplyInterested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Application Deadline  6th February, 2023.

Note

Interested applicants should complete the online application attaching detailed cover letter and curriculum vitae saved with their names in Microsoft word format 
The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include the applicant’s current or previous direct Supervisor, professional colleague and evidence of current remuneration package.
IITA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse workforce, particularly welcoming applications from women. 
While all applications will be acknowledged, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted