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Events Assistant Job in an International Development Organization
An International Development Organization is seeking applications from qualified Nigerian nationals for the following position:
Position Title: Events Assistant
Project Duration: 6 months
Position Start Date: Immediately
Position Summary:
The Events Assistant will be responsible for working with Yobe State
Ministry of Religious Affairs to support organizing and providing
administrative assistance for a series of trainings in Yobe. It is
expected that the Events Assistant will work with the Yobe office and
Yobe State Ministry of Religious Affairs to collate training lists,
logistical needs and event needs. This position will be based in
Damaturu, Yobe State, with regular travel in the State.
Reporting & Supervision:
The Events Assistant will report to the State Program Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Liaise with Yobe office and government entities to develop schedule
for training, including preparing list of participants, locations of
training, dates of training etc.;
- Provide support to Yobe office in collecting invoices and receipts from hotels and other vendors for payment;
- Working with the Yobe office and government entities ensure that
proper documentation is collected, such as attendance lists,
transportation allowance receipts etc.;
- Liaise with hotels to arrange trainings, including catering, venue
rental and training material preparations, such a printing and binding,
renting projectors etc.;
- Conduct small purchases locally, such as buying airtime/recharge
cards, stationary and training needs (markers, flip chart paper etc.);
and
- Perform other tasks, as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum high school is required.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing and negotiating budgets, reviewing
financial reports, preparing for and monitoring audits of grantees, and
file management.
- Ability to work under pressure and efficiently handle multiple tasks
- Ability to work under own initiative or as a part of a team
- Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Fluency in one or more of the local state languages in the North Eastern part of Nigeria is required
- Computer literacy in MS Word is required.
- Prior experience with internationally-funded projects and/or working with government is highly desirable.
How to Apply
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following documents by 21st December, 2015:
- A current resume or curriculum vitae (CV) listing all job responsibilities AND
- A cover letter.
Please reference the job title and location on the cover letter and resume or CV.
Alternatively, Please Submit Applications to:
PO Box # 20350
ATTN: Human Resources Office
Abuja FCT, Nigeria.
Or to the following e-mail address:
[email protected]
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
