Administrative Assistant at Sightsavers

Location: Abuja (FCT) Federal Capital Territory Nigeria

Job Description
The role is for 2 years on a fixed term basis

• The Administrative Assistant will be a member of the Sightsavers Nigeria Country Office and will report to the Nigeria Country Office Finance and Support Services Manager.
• The Administrative Assistant would be responsible for the day-to-day administrative management and support services at the Nigeria Country Office (NCO) annex office Abuja FCT and also provide support for The Regional institutional Funding Manager and Global Technical Lead- Eye Health.

Overall Purpose and Responsibilities

• Management of the NCC) annex office Abuja FCT
• Management of contract with landlord, Security Company, IT consultant, cleaning company and relevant suppliers and ensuring effective supervision of security staff
• Assist teams with all administrative aspects of external meetings including confirmations, registration and other materials required
• Assist the Admin Officer with follow up for accommodation and logistics support for staff on official mission to Abuja
• Overseeing the payment of utility bills; electricity, water and waste.
• Administers petty cash and ensure that all payments are duly authorized and supported with appropriate receipts and Signatures
• Assist with processing vouchers for payment as appropriate

Person Specification

• National Diploma or Higher tertiary qualification from recognized institution in Administration/Management or equivalent professional
• At least 3-5 years’ working experience in administrative role