Administrative Associate at a Leading Indigenous NGO

A leading and reputable indigenous Non-Governmental Organization implementing a comprehensive family- focused HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment in partnership with the different tiers of the Government of Nigeria at national, state, local and site levels. In line with the broadened scope and objectives of our work, the need for increased staff capacity around new and enlarged areas of focus have emerged. We therefore requires the services of resourceful, experienced and dynamic professionals for the vacant position of:

Job Title: Administrative Associate

Location: Abuja 

Job Description

• Incumbent is responsible for general administrative related functions expected within the central office.
• Support the coordination of logistics, including transportation and lodging arrangements, for meetings, workshops, conferences, and short-term personnel.
• Support purchases of office supplies, as well as general office operations and maintenance where necessary.
• Monitors the performance of all contracts entered into for the provision of services, goods and works of the field office.
• Ensure that the information in the fixed asset register accurately reflects the information per the financial system.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Ability:

• First degree or equivalent qualification in Business Administration or any other Social Sciences.
• At least 2 years work experience in an accounting role preferably in International NGO setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. Good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Independent judgment and discretion in completing assignments, seeking approval as appropriate.

Requirement:

• The positions require candidates that are proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, computer applications and Internet/ Emails.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills are essential.
• Significant amount of travel may be involved for the positions.
• Commitment to and understanding of organization’s vision values and principles including rights-based/gender approaches would be expected.

Terms of Employment

• The organization offers highly competitive salary packages for all positions.
• Appointment for these positions will be subject to a probationary period.
• Local terms and conditions are applicable.

Application Closing Date
29th October, 2014

Method of Application
Interested candidates should apply by email with CV and a suitability statement as Microsoft Word attachments to the specified emails indicated for the vacancy position (listed against the position/job location) to: [email protected] . The subject of the email should be the POSITION TITLE and LOCATION applied for and the applicant's full name e.g. Administrative Associate Abuja - Kelvin Mohammed. Applications that do not meet the above specification will be rejected.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.