Administrative Officer at Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Location: Damaturu, Yobe

Purpose & Primary Function

• The Administrative Officer is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day efficiency and accountability of Administrative functions in the CRS Yobe sub-office in Damaturu.
• S/he will support overall office administration and management, human resources, inventory/asset management, and contracts and payments.
• The Administrative Officer will directly supervise the CRS Yobe Administrative Assistant to ensure high-quality and timely service provision in line with agency policy and procedure.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Law, Engineering, Economics, Administration or Management.
• Must be a mature, motivated, problem solving individual with high levels of initiative;
• Minimum of three years relevant administrative management experience, preferably with an international Organization
• Prior experience in supervising staff in a structured work environment
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral Communication skills.
• Fluency in English. Knowledge of local languages such as Hausa and/or Kanuri are an advantage
• Must demonstrate a good understanding of contemporary management best practices
• Must have excellent research and facilitation skills
• Excellent people skills;
• Demonstrate high level of initiative, diplomacy and tact
• Excellent knowledge of computer software – MS Office and Excel especially;
• Must be flexible and able to work independently and as part of a team.