Field & Office Assistant at One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) - 5 Openings

One Health Resilience Initiative (OHRI) is a registered Nigerian nonprofit organization (CAC/IT/8929397) formally incorporated in 2025. OHRI is dedicated to strengthening the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment through integrated action. We work at the intersection of public health, climate change, environmental protection, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), biodiversity, mental wellbeing, systems strengthening, and community empowerment across Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, Kano, Taraba and Abuja FCT.

Our mission is to build resilient communities and ecosystems through integrated solutions that link human, animal, and environmental health. As a young and growing organization, we are recruiting a pioneer cohort of skilled volunteers to fill critical roles across our organizational structure. These are unpaid volunteer positions designed for individuals seeking hands-on experience in the development sector, with clear pathways to professional certificates, networking, and future paid employment as organizational funding grows.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field & Office Assistant

Locations: Abuja (FCT), Adamawa, Gombe, Jigawa, and Kano
Job type: Volunteer
Commitment: Full-time or part-time, 3–6 months (renewable)

Job Summary

• Provides general administrative and logistical support at the state office and during field activities, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with office cleaning, filing, photocopying, and document preparation.
• Support logistics for meetings, workshops, and community events.
• Run errands, deliver documents, and purchase office supplies as directed.
• Assist field teams with community mobilization and material distribution.
• Maintain office equipment and report maintenance needs.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the State Coordinator or supervisors.

General Information About the Volunteer Program

• Nature of Engagement: Unpaid volunteer service (non-remunerative).
• Duration: Minimum commitment of 3–6 months; renewable based on performance and organizational need.
• Locations: Adamawa State (Headquarters), Gombe State, Jigawa State, Kano State, Abuja FCT, and remote/virtual options for select roles.
• Work Schedule: Full-time (5+ days/week), part-time (2–4 days/week), or weekend-only, depending on role and agreement.
• Start Date: Rolling basis — shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually for onboarding.
• Reporting Structure: Each volunteer reports to their respective Unit Manager or State Coordinator, with overall oversight from the Executive Director.

Requirements
Specific Requirements:

• Minimum of SSCE / WAEC qualificatiom or equivalent.
• 0–1 year of experience in administrative support, office assistance, or community work.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Residency in the assigned state is required.
• Commitment of 3–6 months minimum.

Other Requirements:

• Must be a Nigerian citizen or legal resident.
• Minimum age of 18 years.
• Strong commitment to OHRI's mission, vision, and core values (Resilience, Inclusivity, Stewardship, Integrity, Evidence, Collaboration).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Hausa or local languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively in multicultural teams.
• Willingness to travel to field locations within assigned states, including rural and underserved communities.
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Office, email, internet); advanced digital skills required for technical roles.
• Must possess a valid means of identification (National ID, Voter's Card, Driver's License, or International Passport).
• Submission of a complete application package: (a) OHRI Volunteer Application Form, (b) Curriculum Vitae (CV), and (c) Cover letter.

Application Closing Date
14th May, 2026.