State Administration and Logistics Officer (SALO) at Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development

Job Type: Contract (1 year)
Office: State Project Coordination

Main Responsibilities

• The State Administration and Logistics Officer will be responsible for setting up and streamlining administrative procedures at the state level as provided in the Project Administrative Manual.

Specific Duties

• Set up the administrative system as provided in the Project Administrative Manual.
• Advise the SPC in all areas of administration as well as participate in administrative planning in consultation with management staff to support project activities.
• Liaise with other project staff, IFAD projects and ICC Nigeria for compliance with respect to communities of practice.
• Set up employee database and prepare other reports stipulated in the Manual.
• Initiate recruitment procedures of both local staff and consultants, and raise contracts.
• Manage performance evaluation, reward, training and leave of staff.
• Manage travel arrangements, all logistics arrangements for project activities, vehicles maintenance and fuel log, retirement of claims
• Manage grounds/offices and timely maintenance of infrastructure and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with security guidelines.
• Undertake other related duties as may be required.

Reporting and Location

• The position will be in the SPCO housed in the State ADP. The SALO will report directly to the SPC.

Qualification and Experience

• University Degree (Bachelors) in Business related discipline
• Minimum of 4 years’ working experience in Administration or 2 years’ experience and a Master’s degree in the above fields.
• Must have experience in human resource management and coordination of trainings.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and achieve results.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Planning, problem solving and decision-making skills are required.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English and knowledge of at least one indigenous language.