Administration and Finance Assistant at Palladium Group

Project Overview and Role

• Palladium is currently recruiting an Administration and Finance Assistant to work for the USAID-funded MEASURE Evaluation project
• This person will be based in Abuja, Nigeria with some travel outside Abuja expected
• The position will assist the project with activities related to finance and administration and logistics
• The position will support the MEASURE Evaluation HMIS and M4 Strengthening NOMIS activity.
• This is a five-month position starting October, 2018, and ending February 2019.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks related to MEASURE’s Nigeria activities
• Process and coordinate monthly statutory deductions for payroll
• Maintains payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data
• Assist with event planning for MOH and other activity related meeting/workshop planning and implementation. This includes venue, accommodation, transport, and per diem arrangements for participants.
• Maintain financial, procurement, and attendance records for all meetings and workshops.
• Coordinate with local vendors to obtain quotations, coordinate invoicing, and process payments for all service providers.
• Assist with the development of activity budgets for related project activities.
• Assist with the preparation of training materials and meeting documents (printing, binding, organizing/filing, and meeting minutes).
• Perform any other responsibilities as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with USAID funded projects and/or experience working on an international development project
• Prior experience supporting government meetings is a plus
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Keen attention to detail