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Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) Recent Vacancy for an Office Manager in Abuja


The Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA) is an advocacy and grant making foundation that forms part of the global Open Society Foundations Network.
The Africa Economic Development Policy Initiative (AEDPI) is a program of the Office of the President of the Open Society Foundations administered under the Open Society Initiative for West Africa.


Job Title: OFFICE MANAGER
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Applicants MUST be based in Abuja
Description
The Office Manager is responsible for the coordination of administrative tasks of the AEDPI, and ensures the smooth running of the Initiative. The Office Manager will also be responsible for providing clerical and secretarial support to the Senior Advisor, Africa Economic Development Policy (SAAEDP). The Office Manager is responsible for the fiscal management of the AEDPI under the guidance of the OSIWA/OSF Finance Department.

Language proficiency:
Complete fluency in English and a good working knowledge of French.

Salary: Commensurate with experience with full benefits.

The Office Manager's overall tasks will be 50% administration-related, 50% finance-related.

Qualifications:
    BA or equivalent in Business Administration or other social sciences
    Experience of at least 5 (five) years of senior administrative work in a similar organization.

Method of Application
To apply: send resume (in English), cover letter, brief writing sample and salary requirements, by cob 07 September 2012 to: [email protected]

Note: Due to the number of applications we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted by OSIWA.
No phone calls, please. The Open Society Foundations are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

http://www.osiwa.org/.