CRS Program Assistant Jobs in Nigeria

CRS Program Assistant Jobs in Nigeria


Job Summary

  • Under the supervision of the STaR Program Manager, The Program Assistant will be required to work within a multi-sectoral setting including Productive and social infrastructure, agriculture and livelihoods, social cohesion and governance.

  • The post holder will deliver effective, highly competent project support and consistently deliver in a person-centered environment which promotes positive relationships.

  • S/he will liaise with the North East operations teams to ensure quality support for the project activities.

  • S/he will support field activities in project communities across Yobe state

    Roles and Key Responsibilities

    Project Administrative Support:

  • Liaise with administration support staff to provide updates on anticipated administrative needs.

  • Provide general administrative support to the operation of project activities.

  • Organize proper storage and issuance of stock, maintain stock reports and monitor usage for the project.

  • Organize transport and distribution of project materials to project sites.

  • Maintain files and support the dissemination of project information among the project team.

  • Work collaboratively with other project team members to ensure necessary project planning, resource availability and management activities function smoothly and efficiently.

  • Support program staff with request for advances and cash disbursement

    Support Project and CRS-wide meetings, trainings, and activities:

  • Schedule and coordinate internal and external meetings, including invitations, meeting space, logistics, provision of materials and refreshments.

  • Support in drafting meeting notes and record all proceedings and share with meeting participants.

  • Filing (electronic and hard) project documents, meeting minutes and technical documents.

  • Maintain inventory of all project partner’s contact information.

  • Maintain project assets inventory register in collaboration with the grant unit

  • Liaise with the IT department on hardware and software issues to ensure functionality to meet ongoing and ad hoc needs

  • Support the establishment and function of project resource center and project information management.

    Logistics and itineraries:

  • Ensure logistical support to staff/visitors including liaising with operations on itineraries

  • Make appointments according to schedules developed by department members

  • Be the primary point of contact for visitors' administrative needs

  • Communicating material and cash needs to Finance and/or Administration in a timely manner.

  • Coordinate staff movements including leave, field trips and all required logistics using the movement and leave tracker.

  • Assist with correspondence, letters, and invitations. Act as
    liaison between programs staff and dispatcher.

  • Serves as the interface between technical team and the operations unit.

    Key Working Relationships:

  • Internal: STaR Program Manager II, MEAL officer, SILC Assistant, Social Cohesion, Agric. & Livelihood Assistant, Infrastructure Officer, Infrastructure assistant(s), Governance Officer, Feedback Desk Officer, Yobe Head of Office

  • External: Local partners/sub recipients, local authorities and communities, Government ministries departments and agencies, local and international NGOs, coordination platforms and working groups.

    Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Business Management or any other related field.

  • Experience working in an office environment in a clerical or administrative role. Experience with a local or international NGO a plus.

  • Experience with typing/word processing, data entry into online databases and forms, and working with various office equipment.

  • Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems. Proficient in Word.

  • Required Languages - English, Hausa is an added advantage.

  • Travel - Must be willing to travel up to 50 %.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks

  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented

  • Excellent organization, planning and analytical skills; detail oriented

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated strength in relationship management.

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; CRS Program Assistant Jobs in Nigeria




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