Job Vacancy for Administrative Assistant (AA) at an NGO in Abuja, Nigeria

An international non-governmental organization currently implementing a program to improve the participation of key Nigerian stakeholders in electoral and  political processes is looking for Nigerian citizens to fill positions within its offices in Abuja, Nigeria. These stakeholders include: political parties; election authorities; media; and underrepresented groups such as women, youth and persons with disabilities.

The specific objectives of its program are to:

• Strengthen capacity of domestic observers and party agents to monitor  national and state elections.


• Enhance the democratic role of and use of new and traditional media in the political process.


• To promote stakeholder dialogues on the electoral process.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (AA)

Reporting: The AA reports to the Country Director

Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the office manager in the following:

• Planning of meetings organized or supported by the organization


• Take minutes of internal meetings


• Develop and maintain a comprehensive filling system


• Coordination of staff and visitors hotel and travel plans


• Coordination of procurement of goods and services and store management

Qualification and Experience

• At least 1.5 years work experience in a similar position


• Experience working with an NGO or internationally recognized institution


• Preference will be given to candidates with either a finance and / or IT background


• Excellent written and spoken English


• Demonstrate ability to priorities task and ensure follow through


• Ability to negotiate and relate with people


• Demonstrate integrity and transparency

Method of Application

Please send CV and cover letter to recruit2013nigeria@gmail.com by 31st May, 2013.