Office Assistant Job in Lagos at Abt Associates

Abt Associates - The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and
health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Office Assistant

Req No: 27162
Location: Lagos

Job Summary/Key Responsibilities

• Performing routine maintenance chores around the office
• Checking and replenishing stock in supply cupboards, bathrooms and kitchen on a daily basis and informing the Administrative/Logistics Assistant of purchasing requirements
• Answers and transfers telephone calls to the office
• Performing general clerical duties, such as photocopying, faxing, scanning, mailing, and filing
• Maintaining hard copy and electronic filing systems for the office
• Providing beverage service (tea, coffee, water) for guests and staff
• Serving as the initial point of contact for the PATHS2 program administrative and logistical operations in Lagos
• Acting as the Receptionist, meeting, greeting, and guiding clients and visitors to the office

• Secondary School completion (minimum), or a Bachelors Degree (desired).
• 2 years experience in office assistance or other relevant work.
• Culturally sensitive and able to work in the diverse socio-economic and cultural setting of Lagos
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to travel at short notice up to 25% of the time locally within and outside of Lagos State
• Ability to communicate in English, is desirable.
• Proficient in the use and application of Microsoft office and telephone protocol
• Ability and willingness to learn and advance on the job

• (0) years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.