Office Manager at Education Development Center (EDC)

Location: EDC/NEI PLUS PROJECT, SOKOTO OFFICE, SOKOTO STATE.

Introduction:

The Northern Education Initiative Plus invites application from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Office Manager in its Sokoto Office. The Office Manager will be responsible for organizing and coordinating office operations in order to ensure

organizational effectiveness and efficiency. This position is based in Sokoto, Nigeria, and the successful candidate will be reporting to the State Team Leader as his/her supervisor.

Essential Job Functions:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Organize office operations
• Prepare time sheets
• Control correspondences
• Review and approve supply requisitions
• Maintain office equipment
• Assign and monitor clerical and secretarial functions
• Maintain office records
• Ensure filing systems are maintained and up to date
• Ensure protection and security of files and records
• Ensure effective transfer of files and records
• Transfer and dispose records according to retention schedules and policies
• Ensure personnel files are up to date and secure
• Maintain and replenish inventory
• Check stock to determine inventory levels
• Anticipate needed supplies
• Verify receipt of supply

Skills and Experience

• Candidates for this position must have at least five years of experience in office management and
• administration. Experience working with education programs is preferred. Candidates must be
• knowledgeable about USAID Rules and Regulations and demonstration of previous experience working on
• USAID-funded project is preferred. Knowledge of the local environment is an added advantage.

Education

The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree.