Program Assistant at Education Development Center (EDC)

Job Description

• The USAID/Nigeria’s Northern Education Initiative Plus, being implemented by Creative Associates and EDC, works to improve the quality of and access to education in Nigeria’s Northern States.
• The Program Assistant will support coordination of project activities and the development of reports.
• This reports to the State Team Leader,

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the State Team Leader and Officer, take overall responsibility for coordinating the Program activity-of the project at the state level. Update and share an electronic calendar weekly as activities are scheduled or modified.
• Actively solicit and file appropriately electronic copies of all activity reports from all project staff.
• Match project implementation with the work plan every week and flag areas of action.
• Compile and edit quarterly. semi-annual and annual reports for timely review by the STL for onward and submission to Chief of Party.
• Manage the consultants’ recruitment process compile a database of consultants, develop quarterly plans for consultant needs. obtain SOW from technical staff, contact and communications with consultants, arrange orienting/briefs/training them, assist with retirement and payment)
• Travel to various activities in-and outside of the state and provide support when required.
• Conduct and/or support any special projects or other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Key Qualifications

• Basic Degree in any field with at least 2 years’ experience working in a dynamic Organization.
• S/he will have strong office and organizational skills with competence to set priorities and multi- task in a time-sensitive environment,
• The candidate must he highly creative, witty and able to undertake complex tasks with minimal support.
• Writing and communication skills will he an added advantage.
• Team skills and comfort with computer word processing. spreadsheets and presentation software are a must.
• Agility working with electronic calendars (outlook or Google or other) and file management on networked system are an added advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and,demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, clients and consultants.