Program Assistant at Cuso International

Job Details

• Reporting directly to the Program Manager-Health, the Program Assistant (PA) will support in the development of Cuso International’s health, gender equality and social inclusion work under the VOICE program in Cross River State, Nigeria, including volunteer management.
• This will include supporting in the development of strategic partnerships with government, corporate sector, civil society and donors, developing volunteer placements, supporting volunteers, building networks.
• The post holder will provide administrative support to the program and Country Programme Office international volunteers, in line with Cuso International’s requirements.
• The PA will also contribute to the strategic development of the administrative functions in the VOICE Program, leading its implementation and ensuring standards, policies and procedures and practices are consistent with Cuso International administrative systems and procedures.
• The PA will provide proactive and extended support to partners and volunteers of Cuso International.
• The PA will be responsible for administrative, management of the VOICE program office operations and will act as key contact for all program and logistical queries.
• In addition, the PA will work with other field and HQ based staff to actively promote the work of Cuso International in Nigeria to a variety of audiences as well as play active role with regards to safety and security by assessing risks and ensuring compliance to Cuso International Policies and Procedures.

(replacement, four (4) month, commencing in early February 2017)