Job Description

OVERVIEW
We at Farming In Africa (FIA) as the main umbrella brand, with the mantra “farming into the future”, over the past years have had a singular vision of improving farming on the African continent by providing improved services and solutions ranging from quality and pure genetic breeds of various livestocks, Improved seeds (plants and livestock nutrition), innovative small scale tools and equipment and finally practical training and education on all social media platforms.

We have educated over a million farmers through our YouTube and other social media Channels (30K+ Subscribers, 2M+ views on YouTube) and 100s of farmers (via one-on-one consultation and coaching services) on areas spanning crop, livestock, hay production, modernized farming and many other areas.

In addition to this, we have about 50K followers combined all on our social media platforms (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok & Likee) where we constantly provide educational content on farming while promoting their products and farms.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Act as the point of contact between the manager and internal/external clients
• Act professionally in the absence of manager; attend meetings
• Screen and direct phone calls and distribute correspondence
• Handle requests and queries appropriately
• Manage diary and schedule meetings and appointments
• Make travel arrangements
• Take dictation and minutes
• Source office supplies
• Produce reports, presentations and briefs
• Devise and maintain office filing systems

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum of a Degree in Business Administration or relevant
• A minimum of 3 years relevant working experience as a Personal Assistant
• Hand-on experience using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to draft captivating emails, proposals and letters
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
• Must have an entrepreneurial mindset 
• Up-to-date with latest office gadgets and applications
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Should be willing to work on weekends occasionally
• Experience in the agriculture and construction industries would be an added advantage
• Applicants must live in and around Achimota