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LCB Director Assistant at International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)


International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) - Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is a British charity that supports the safety of aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: LCB Director Assistant Location: Abuja
Job Summary
  • The Director’s Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and project cycle’s reporting support to the CD and in his/her absence to the acting director.
  • This position requires travel across the Lake Chad Basin Region (Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria).
INSO Nigeria Country Office
  • Since becoming registered in Nigeria, INSO has developed a strong regional approach, supporting NGOs operating in the context of the humanitarian crisis within the Lake Chad Basin region.
  • The coordination office operates from Abuja overseeing the operational offices in Maiduguri (Nigeria), Maroua (Cameroon) and Diffa (Niger).
Description We are seeking for a Director’s Assistant to support the Director of the Lake Chad Basin region in the following areas:
  • Office Management
  • Project Cycle Management
  • Donors’ Reporting
  • Travel Management.
Details
  • The Director’s Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and project cycle’s reporting support to the CD and in his/her absence to the acting director
  • This position requires travel across the Lake Chad Basin Region (Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria).
Mandatory Qualifications
  • Degree in Business, Management or Administration related studies.
  • Desirable experience with humanitarian NGOs.
  • Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
  • Nigerian nationality
  • At least two (2) two years’ experience in supporting organisations’ Senior Management
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Working knowledge of French
Key Personal Competencies:
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
  • Experience of working under high pressure, in fast-paced environments
  • Strong service orientation with the ability to proactively approach clients to understand their needs and to find effective solutions
  • Strong organizational skills ability to handle multiple priorities in an autonomous manner.
  • Knowledge of project cycle management
  • High level of confidentiality and integrity
   
How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected]writing in the subject of the mail: “INSO LCB Director Assistant - Abuja” Or INSO SA Assistant - Maiduguri” depending on the role being applied for. In order to be considered the application must contain the three (3) following documents:
  • Curriculum Vitae (up to 3 pages maximum for LCB Director Assistant and 2 pages Maximum for Safety Advisor Assistant)
  • Cover Letter specifying how your profile and experience meet the mandatory requirements
  Application Deadline   7th February, 2020.