IITA Ticketing Job Nigeria

TICKETING & RECONFIRMATION ASSISTANT (2-year renewable contract)

IITA, International Agriculture Research Centre with Headquarters at Ibadan seeks to increase agricultural production in a sustainable way, in order to improve the nutritional status and wellbeing of people in tropical Sub-Saharan Africa

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidates for the following positions at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position
TICKETING & RECONFIRMATION ASSISTANT (2-year renewable contract)

Duties
Successful candidate will:
•Visit airline offices in Lagos to obtain bookings, printout, reconfirmation and tickets as requested;
•Lodge cheques for replenishment of deposit with the airlines and periodically obtain statement of accounts for reconciliation;
•Collect and reconfirm tickets for short term visitors in Lagos;
•Assist in the Airport arrival/departure formalities during special events conferences, training workshops and meetings;
•Follow up on specific travel problems as requested;
•Deputize for the Travel Assistant in his absence.

Qualification and Experience:
WASC plus a Diploma/Certificate in Ticketing & Reservation. Minimum of Two (2) years relevant working experience in a reputable organisation.
Candidates must be patient, diligent, trustworthy and a team player.
He/She must be willing to work extra hours and at odd times. Possess valid Drivers’ Licence.


METHOD OF APPLICATION:
Interested qualified national applicants should forward their applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, the names and addresses of three professional referees (including telephone, fax and e-mail addresses, if available) and scanned copies of credentials not later than October 20, 2009. Please complete the online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/cms/details/nrs_job_application.aspx

Please note that application letters not accompanied with evidence of current remuneration and age will not be treated. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.