Entry-level Office Assistant at Discovery Cycle Professionals (DCP)

Discovery Cycle Professionals (A Division of Discovery Cycle Limited) is a global network of experienced academics and consultants assembled to provide world-class knowledge-based services globally. DCP has diverse experience across different professional fields and offers a wide-range of multi-disciplinary professional services. DCP has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria. Over the years, DCP has developed a wide range of multi-disciplinary professional services covering both the private and public sectors of the economy through the "DCP Ecosystem".

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Office Assistant

Location: Abuja

General Purpose

• Provides administrative, secretarial and clerical support to others in the office and maintain an efficient office environment.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Answer phones and transfer to the appropriate staff members and also take and distribute accurate messages
• Greet public and clients and direct them to the correct staff member
• Coordinate messenger and courier service and receive, sort and distribute incoming mail
• Monitor incoming emails and answer or forward as required
• Fax, scan and copy documents and prepare outgoing mail for distribution
• Maintain office filing and storage systems and retrieve information when requested
• Update and maintain databases such as mailing lists, contact lists and client information
• Co-ordinate and maintain staff administrative records such as staff parking, staff phones and company credit cards and maintain internal staff contact lists
• Type documents, reports and correspondence
• Co-ordinate and organize appointments and meetings and assist with event planning and implementation
• Monitor and maintain office supplies and ensure office equipment is properly maintained and serviced
• Perform work related errands as requested such as going to the post office and bank
• Keep office area clean and tidy

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous office experience may be requested but this can also be entry level position
• Competent computer skills including MS office or equivalent
• Internet skills including use of e-mails, group messaging and data collection
• Numeracy and literacy skills

Key Competencies:

• Organization and planning skills
• Work management and prioritizing skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving ability
• Attention to detail
• Accuracy, flexibility, reliability and teamwork

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV's (not more than 3 pages) along with their Cover Letter (of not more than 1 page) to: careers@dcp.com.ng indicating the position being applied for as title of the mail.