Administrative & Logistics Officer at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) - Borno and Adamawa

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking for:

Job Title: Administrative & Logistics Officer

Locations: Maiduguri - Borno and Mubi - Adamawa
Department: Atiku Center (Livelihoods Intervention Project)
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment (Temporary)
Duration: Six (6) Months

Summary of Position

• The Administrative and Logistics Officer’s role is to provide administrative and logistical support for the livelihood intervention project in line with policies of Plan International Nigeria, donor requirements and Nigerian laws.
• The incumbent will be supervised by the grants administrator and is expected to work very closely with other members of the project team and particularly towards the realization of the project objective.
• The personnel will contribute to the effective administration and logistics coordination in Maiduguri/Mubi office, ensuring the interface between operations and programme team members.

Position Requirements

• BA/BSc/HND with 3 years admin and Logistics experience or NCE/OND with four (4) years admin & Logistics support experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent writing and speaking skills is required.
• Excellent and demonstrable experience in procurement processes and logistics management.
• Demonstrable experience in office management and staff coordination.
• Excellent writing and speaking in English language
• Knowledge and understanding of Nigeria’s policy environment
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including good listening skills, influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Capacity to build and maintain relationships and to work effectively in a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment respecting diversity.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.

Description of Benefits
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the Project.

Application Closing Date
15th April, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Resumes, Cover Letters and References to: [email protected] 

Note

• The position being applied for should be the subject of the email.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Please indicate duty station you prefer on your application
• This position is local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status.