Program and Administrative Assistant Consultant - Rise Up Nigeria at NPHD Limited

NPHD Limited is a Health and Development Organization that is involved in the provision of high quality and efficient professional consultancy services of global standard by a network of committed and patriotic professionals from within and outside Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program and Administrative Assistant Consultant - Rise Up Nigeria

Location: Abuja
Job Duration: February 1st 2022 - May 31st, 2022

Job Description

• Rise Up activates women and girls to transform their lives, families, and communities through investment in local solutions, strengthening leadership, and building movements. Since 2009, Rise Up’s powerful network of over 600 leaders has impacted 135 million people in Africa, Latin America, South Asia, and the US.
• Rise Up opens a consultant position to support its Gender Equity Initiative launch in Kaduna and Nasarawa States in Nigeria.
• The consultant will report to RISEUP Nigeria Country Director and assume responsibility for supervising and providing general administrative support to the project, linking and collaborating with other local partners, and creating and supporting local relationships with key stakeholders at the local, state, and national levels.
• The consultant will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and coordination of this project and help improve outcomes for girls and women in the areas of gender equality, education, opportunity, and social justice.
• The Program and Administrative Assistant Consultant will be based out of and employed by Rise Up’s host organization and employer of record in Abuja, Nigeria, NPHD Limited. This role may be extended upon satisfactory performance if budget allows.

Duties and Responsibilities
Support for Project Coordination:

• Support outreach to participants and partner organizations, and coordinate travel selection and interviews.
• Organize the logistics of training, including organizing training sites (virtual and/or in person), identify and coordinate local trainers and consultants, materials, travel arrangements / transfer, lodging and meals for participants and consultants, as well as managing and reconciling budget for the event.
• Document proceedings and write reports of workshop, conference and other Rise Up meetings and events.
• Other duties as assigned by the Country Director  

Financial and Administrative Management:

• Keep records of all expenses related to the project.
• Collaborate with NPHD accountant to manage and reconcile event related expenses.
• Support the reconciliation delivered monthly office expenses / program and corresponding receipts in collaboration with Rise Up and NPHD.
• Maintain a robust tracking system for vendor payments, agreements, and contracts in collaboration with Rise Up and NPHD.
• Prepare vendor/consultant payments to ensure account satisfaction in collaboration with Rise Up and NPHD.

Communications:

• Support Country Director to develop and maintain relationships and ongoing communications with participants, partners, vendors and key stakeholders at the community and state levels.
• Support communications with regional and international participants and facilitators on workshops or other events.

Qualifications
Education:

• University Degree in Public Health, Development, Social Work, Business Administration or other related fields preferred

Experience:

• 2 to 3 years minimum of administrative and program and event planning experience with some financial management experience - virtual event planning experience and skills are a plus
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with other individuals and organizations
• Ability to work independently and maintain continuous communication in a predominantly virtual environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and administrative, clerical support
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, including ability to schedule meetings in Outlook
• Strong ability to coordinate projects with the ability to excel in a dynamic environment
• Strong commitment to the empowerment of girls and women in Nigeria
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and planning skills
• Flexible hours, allowing periods of intense work if necessary
• Currently reside in the city of Abuja
• Proficient in English Language
• Availability to take up appointment within the specified time line.

Application Closing Date
14th January, 2022.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their Up-to-date CV and Cover Letter by email to: [email protected] Applicants should clearly indicate "Program and Administrative Assistant Consultant - Rise Up Nigeria" in the subject line of the email.

Note

• Rise Up is committed to the fundamental principles of equal employment opportunity.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.