Graduate Administrative Assistant (AA) at an International Non-Governmental Organization

An international non-governmental organization currently implementing a program to improve the participation of key Nigerian stakeholders in electoral and political processes is looking for Nigerian citizens to fill the underlisted position within its offices in Abuja, Nigeria. These stakeholders include: political parties; election authorities; media; and under represented groups such as women, youth and persons with disabilities.

The specific objectives of its program are to:

• Strengthen the capacity of political parties to more effectively and responsibly participate in the electoral process.
• Strengthen capacity of domestic observers and party agents to monitor national and state elections.
• Enhance the democratic role of and use of new and traditional media in the political process.
• To promote stakeholder dialogues on the electoral process.

We are recruiting for the positions below:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (AA)

Location: Abuja
Reporting: The AA reports to the Country Director

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the office manager in the following:
• Planning of meetings organized or supported by the organization.
• Take minutes of internal meetings.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive filling system.
• Coordination of staff and visitors hotels and travel plans.
• Coordination of procurement of goods and services and store management.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 1.5 years work experience in a similar position.
• Experience working with an NGO or internationally recognized institution.
• Preference will be given to candidates with either a finance and/or IT background.
• Excellent Written and spoken English.
• Demonstrate ability to priorities task and ensure follow through.
• Ability to negotiate and relate with people
• Demonstrate integrity and transparency

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2013

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their applications and CV's to: [email protected]