Graduate Program Assistant at EngenderHealth Nigeria

EngenderHealth is a leading global women's health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available - today and for generations to come.

EngenderHealth works worldwide to improve the lives of individuals by making reproductive health services safe, available, and sustainable. We provide technical assistance, training, and information, with a focus on practical solutions that improve services Where resources are scare. We believe that individuals have the right to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and to receive care that meets their needs. We work in partnership with governments, institutions, and health care professionals to make this a right a reality.

EngenderHealth is currently looking for qualified applicants to staff its Fistula Care Plus offices in Abuja and Sokoto. This position require excellent verbal and written English language:

Job Position: Program Assistant

Ref: 615
Location: Sokoto
Reports to: Deputy Project Manager, Fistula Care Plus

Job Description

• Based in Sokoto, the Program Assistant will directly report to the Deputy Project Manager, Fistula Care and will support administrative, finance and documentation functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains calendar of project activities including travel and visiting schedules, staff and other meetings and reminds the team of upcoming events
• Prepares agenda, take meeting notes, provides interpretation, assists with preparation of Project's presentations and other PR activities
• Set up and maintain project files, electronic files, project library and other resources
• Maintains and organizes public folder filing system
• Provides administrative and if necessary logistic support to project activities, assists in organizing training sessions, workshops, conferences
• Drafts routine correspondence to partners and collaborators (greetings, thank you letters etc)
• Contributes to developing and maintains the Training Materials and ensures equipment support for the project presentations, training activities etc
• Participates in field visits providing support with scheduling meetings and follow up activities
• Assists with proof reading of major program products such as training curricula, reference materials, survey tools, study reports, requests for applications etc.
• Assists the Deputy Project Manager and team in gathering information and responding to inquiries inside and outside the project
• Other comparable duties may be assigned to this position from time to time, in general support of EngenderHealth activities.

Qualifications

• BA in Social Science or business administration.
• At least one year experience working as Program Assistant or secretary. NGO experience is preferred.
• Secretarial course with strong communication skills in English.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of computer application, internet, website and other essential computer programs is essential
• Excellent coordination skill, time management, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Willingness to work under pressure.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.
• Ability to effectively work in a team.
• Excellent command of verbal and written English.
• Ability to travel when required.

Remuneration

• Commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
20th March, 2014.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online