Utility Worker (Office Assistant) Jobs at AED Nigeria (Intl NGO)

AED is a non-profit organization working globally to improve education, health, civil society, and economic development - the foundation of thriving societies. In collaboration with local and national partners, AED fosters sustainable results through practical, comprehensive approaches to social and economic challenges. AED implements more than 250 programs serving people in all 50 US State and more than 150 countries. Visit us on the web at: www.aed.org

AED has been awarded the USAID-funded Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS) project designed to support the Nigeria National Malaria Strategic Plan and National MAlaria Control Program (NMCP). The project will increase the quality, access, and uptake of specific malaria control interventions, including insecticide-treated nets (ITNs), artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), expanded use of rapid diagnostic tests (RDs), and delivery of intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) to pregnant women.

AED Nigeria  is currently recruiting candidates to fill a number of exciting positions with the Malaria Action Program for States (MAPS) Project in Abuja as well as state offices in Zamfara, Cross River, and Nassarawa. Available positions include:

Utility Worker

The Utility Worker will perform cleaning, organizing, and upkeep tasks related to maintaining the MAPS office. The Utility Worker will also perform additional tasks as needed.

Essential Job Functions

1. Maintain the premises of the AED /MAPS office, to include cleaning and organizing the offices, hallway, kitchenette, and bathrooms.
2. Prepare food and beverages as requested.
3. Perform administrative tasks (e.g., filing, photocopying, answering telephones).
4. Ensure the office is adequately stocked with supplies.
5. Monitor the safety and security of the office, reporting any suspicious persons or behavior to supervisor immediately.
6. Provide Program Assistant with routine updates on the status of office supplies and office conditions.
7. Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.

Experience

1. OND or its equivalent will be required.
2. Minimum of one year of similar experience and duties.

Specific Knowledge Requirements

1. Sufficient familiarity with standard office equipment (ie, phone, fax, photocopier, scanner, copier) so as to perform basic administrative tasks.
2. Cleaning and food preparation skills.
3. Good interpersonal skills.
4. Good planning and organization skills.

Application Deadline
16th December, 2010

How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit a resume and contact information to nigeriarecruitment@aed.org and specify the position and location in which you are interested. Please write "Nigeria MAPS Hire" in the subject line.

Submissions may also be delivered/mailed in hard copy to:

Attn: Dr. Olufemi Oke/C-CHANGE Office
7th Floor, Labour House
Plot 820/821, Off Ralph Shodeinde Street
Central Business District, Abuja