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Posted 7 months ago |
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Opportunity Type: Full-Time Job
About the Opportunity
- We are are seeking qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant for the anticipated USAID/Nigeria Value Chain Activity.
- The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing a broad range of administrative support for office tasks, including answering phone calls, scheduling, mailing correspondence, reporting on meetings, organizing meeting notes, and supporting travel logistics, among other tasks. Note: this is a preliminary position description and may be clarified further after solicitation release.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to ensure smooth office operations, including managing overall office coordination and administrative systems.
- Coordinate with the Connexus home office project management unit (PMU) on administrative issues to ensure compliance with USAID administrative rules and regulations.
- Provide administrative support to COP, DCOP, and other senior staff, as needed.
- Assist in the coordination and preparation of regularly scheduled reports.
- Liaise with the Connexus home office PMU to support travel arrangements for local staff, local consultants, and international consultants, including booking flights, arranging for in-country transportation, and making hotel reservations, among other support.
- Provide support to project meetings and events including taking notes, drafting agendas and schedules, supporting logistics coordination, and providing administrative oversight.
- Perform other duties as assigned and as needed based on the needs of the Value Chain Activity staff.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Business, Management, or another relevant field with a minimum of 3 – 4 years of professional experience performing similar roles, especially with USAID-funded projects.
- Knowledge of USAID administrative procedures, policies, and compliance regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Kissflow, Zoom, and other administrative systems and tools, and experience using cloud-based software.
- Excellent written communication skills, including ability to contribute to high-quality project reports.
- Fluency in English required and other local languages desired.
- Must be authorized to work in Nigeria.
Application Closing Date
15th March, 2024.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected] with “Admin Assistant – USAID/Nigeria Value Chain Activity” in the subject line.
Note: No phone calls, please.
Deadline: March 15, 2024
Job Features
Job Category | Administrative Assistant |