Administrative Assistant
Location | Lagos, Nigeria |
Date Posted | August 18, 2021 |
Category |
Administration
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Job Type |
Full-time
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Currency | NGN |
Description
Job Description
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
(S)he will:
- Receive official visitors and enquiries (in-person/phone/email) and route as required
- Proactively stay updated with daily operations and keep the secretariat updated on noteworthy developments relating to the Coalition and its work
- Undertake general administrative duties including word processing, filing, copying, scanning, graphic development, management of activity calendars
- Ensure proper functioning of office equipment and ensure availability and prudent use of relevant office supplies and consumables
- Ensure smooth running of power supply sources and coordinate maintenance
- Provide monthly expenditure report for office expenses
- Upload approved content to official website and social media platforms as directed
- Liaise with the Co-Chairs, the Secretariat, the Steering Committee members, Coalition members and partners as may be required in the course of work
- Develop & maintain an inventory of official equipment, furniture, commodities etc
- Coordinate logistic support for official events (meetings, workshops, seminars) as directed
- Coordinate the membership records for the Coalition
Job Specification (Academic Qualifications; Professional Membership; Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities, Computer Proficiency)
- Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences or HND/OND
- Certification in computer use is an advantage but candidates will be required to demonstrate computer proficiency for Microsoft Word (good), Excel (basic) and Internet use (good)
- Must have strong English literacy skills (reading and writing)
- Must demonstrate good communication skills
Experience:
- 2-3 years in a similar role in a civil society network
- Immediate Post-NYSC candidates will be considered.
Core Competencies / Personal Characteristics:
- Behave ethically: Understand ethical behaviours and ethical business practice and ensure own behaviour and that of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
- Build relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the Coalition.
- Creativity/innovation: Suggest/Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
- Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.
- Communicate effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.