Recruitment at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS re-established presence in Nigeria in 2000 and currently focuses on vulnerable children, agriculture, health and HIV, extractives and governance, and peace building programming. We are recruiting to fill the position below:       Job Title: Administrative Officer - Fleet and Facility (Travel) Job Code: ADFFY-6917". Location: Nigeria Purpose & Primary Function

• The position of the Administrative Officer - Fleet and Facility (Travel) is responsible for ensuring and oversees the daily effective and efficient running of project vehicles while ensuring proper maintenance of these project assets.
• In collaboration with the Administrative Officer, s/he will conduct all tasks related to the management of contracts for occupancy and utilities like electricity and generators.
• Finally, s/he will coordinate with the Administrative Officer to register and update new items to the office inventory register.
• S/he also ensures staff movement within Damaturu, within Yobe State, and travel to other states is well coordinated with relevant colleagues.
• In addition, s/he will ensure that office and guesthouse facilities are maintained and cleaned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering and any other related qualification.
• A certification in Motor vehicle mechanics or Transportation will have an added advantage
• Certificate in Defensive Driving.
• Prior experience supervising staff at various levels of responsibility in a structured work environment
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral Communication skills in English. Knowledge of Hausa and Kanuri are an advantage
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices
• Excellent people skills;
• Excellent knowledge of computer software - MS Office and Excel especially
• Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good supervision skills and report writing
• Must be a matured, motivated, problem solving individual with high levels of initiative, diplomacy, and tact;
• Minimum of three years relevant administrative management experience, preferably with an International Organization at least two of which must be at a Managerial level;
• Proven level of integrity and honesty.

• The Administrative Officer is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day efficiency and accountability of Administrative functions in the CRS Yobe sub-office in Damaturu.
• S/he will support overall office administration and management, human resources, inventory/asset management, and contracts and payments.
• The Administrative Officer will directly supervise the CRS Yobe Administrative Assistant to ensure high-quality and timely service provision in line with agency policy and procedure.

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Law, Engineering, Economics, Administration or Management.
• Must be a mature, motivated, problem solving individual with high levels of initiative;
• Minimum of three years relevant administrative management experience, preferably with an international Organization
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of local languages such as Hausa and/or Kanuri are an advantage
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices
• Must have excellent research and facilitation skills
• Excellent people skills;
• Demonstrate high level of initiative, diplomacy and tact
• Prior experience in supervising staff in a structured work environment
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral Communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of computer software – MS Office and Excel especially;
• Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Applications will be treated as they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• CRS is an equal - opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, etc. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply”.
• CRS’ recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation .