Office Manager at Dalberg Global Development Advisors

Dalberg is committed to global development and innovation, and offers a variety of advisory services across the international development sector. Comprised of Dalberg Global Development Advisors, D. Capital, Dalberg Research and Dalberg Global Development Incubator, our platform provides high-level strategic, policy and investment advice to the leadership of key institutions, corporations and governments that are shaping international development. We focus on emerging and frontier markets, tackling topics such as economic development, global health, access to finance, agriculture, energy and the environment, among others. We offer outstanding individuals the opportunity to apply private sector skills to global challenges within an entrepreneurial working environment.
 
Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 11 worldwide locations and has successfully completed over 1000 engagements for more than 400 clients. For more information, please visit www.dalberg.com.

Dalberg Global Development Advisors is currently seeking a bright, motivated, and entrepreneurial Office Manager

Job Title: Office Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

Administration:

• Coordinate with other Dalberg offices on administrative, financial and management matters
• Support the Global Operations Team in the roll-out of firm-wide initiatives. This can include training, human resources, knowledge collection/management

Logistics:

• Co-coordinating all staff- global and Lagos-based- travel and security logistics within Nigeria
• Ensure execution of office security plan- liaising with facilities manager and external security companies
• Draft and update security and operations manuals
• Manage relationships with external service providers to ensure smooth office operations

Human Resources:

• Lead recruitment of staff including posting of openings, review and shortlist of candidates, scheduling of interviews, facilitation of selection, offer and onboarding of candidates
• Coordinate monthly employee payroll and benefits
• Coordinate with leadership and finance for the reimbursement of professional expenses in a timely manner

Finance, Reporting and Compliance:

• Prepare internal and regional management reports on administration, utilization, finance and participate in management meetings
• Liaise with auditors for the planning and execution of quarterly and annual financial audits and the certification of financial statements

Stakeholder Management:

• Work alongside project managers and partners for follow up on client invoices
• Responsible for ensuring the filing and maintenance of all contracts

Qualifications and Skills

• Undergraduate in Business Administration, professional certification, preferred. Master's in Business Administration will be an added advantage
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• At least 10 years work experience in a related field, and notable experience in administration a must. Experience in an international setting a plus
• Past experience managing other people, e.g., minimum of 4 years management experience, preferred
• Advanced Excel and Quick books experience / knowledge will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date
16th August, 2014

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online