Project Office Assistant at Millennium Promise

Millennium Promise is an international non - governmental organization whose vision is to end extreme poverty worldwide in our life time. Its mission is to support the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Africa by 2015. Millennium Promise, in partnership with the Earth Institute at Columbia University, New York works with impoverished communities, local and national governments, and partner organizations to implement high impact programs aimed at transforming lives in the continent and engaging donor nations, corporations and the general public in the effort.

Millennium Promise, the implementer of Pampaida Millennium Villages project, Kaduna, Nigeria announces the vacant position of:

Job Title: Project Office Assistant

Unit: Pampaida Millennium Villages Project
Location: Zaria, Kaduna, Nigeria
Reporting to the HR and Administration officer.

Job Summary
The main objective of this position is to provide administrative services to the project secretariat and assist in the management of the project vehicles by applying the best ethical practices among other duties.

Specific Duties:

• To carry out all official errands including but not limited to postages, fueling of vehicles and generators facilities and maintenance , cash disbursement, banking transactions and other logistic support
• Provide administrative support in management of office assets and documentations.
• Assist to ensuring the safety of the projects’ fixed and other assets.
• Assist in logistics support during meetings and trainings
• Any other duty to be assigned from time to time.

Qualification / Requirements

• SSCE/WAEC/NECO or equivalent, Minimum of 2-3 years’ work experience in a similar position.
• Certificate in computer and ability to use computer packages
• Experience in logistics and fleet management an added advantage

Terms of offer
MVP offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The employment contract is for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal. MVP prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2013

Method of Application
Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: Pampaida.MVP@millenniumpromise.org with copies to employment@mdgwca.org.
“Application for SADA Senior M & E Coordinator” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.