Administrative Executive at The International Support Network for African Development (ISNAD-Africa)

Roles

• Operation and coordination of volunteer team and beneficiaries of ISNAD-Africa’s programmes, initiatives, and activities of volunteers.
• Day-to-day operation of an online platform
• Correspondence with partners and other stakeholders including evaluation and report writing
• Preparation of organisational quarterly and annual reports
• Representation and presentation at local and international meetings (online and offline), where necessary

Skill Set
Required

• Excellent administrative, coordination, analytical, interpersonal, organisational, management and communication (speaking and writing including emails) skills
• Ability to work excellently with less supervision
• Adeptness with the use of computers, general computer applications (such as Microsoft Office package) and internet including social media platforms
• Professional knowledge of English language
• Work or Volunteering experience in programme coordination, administrative or communication roles

Added Advantage (not required)

• Experience in working with not for profit, policy-related work, media, communications, or administration are added advantage for the role
• Ability to seek partnerships and funding opportunities, as well as, working with the Executive Director to prepare proposals for funding applications and technical report writing is not required but will provide an added advantage
• A background and/or experience in working on green growth, environment, climate change, or relevant sustainable development goals themes is an asset
• Adeptness in writing html and WordPress, Content SEO, graphic design and being versed on various areas of ICT gives an added advantage
• Working knowledge of any other official languages in Africa

Education Requirement

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree is required while a postgraduate degree, fellowships, among other graduate trainings will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of a Second Class (Upper Division) required.
• Given the global dynamics of workplace, excellent performance on the role might not be based on a discipline, therefore, applicant from various disciplines may apply. However, Business Administration, Operational Management, among other disciplines might be well suited.

Please note that:

• Successful candidate will be creative, visionary, highly dynamic, versatile, organised, a team builder, at home with computing and remote activities, and interested in working on new challenges
• Successful applicant would not be older than 35 years (however, the younger, the better)
• ISNAD-Africa places high value on volunteer experience, hence, volunteering experience would be evaluated at the same way work experience would be evaluated or more. Therefore, in addition to work experience (paid), please include volunteer experience that are relevant to the role.
• The position is based in Ibadan, Nigeria. Please note that successful applicants may work remotely when need arises.
• The work duties are from Monday to Friday but would require meetings during weekends. However, the meetings are conducted remotely.

Benefits

• Opportunity to engage in sustainable development projects that is focused on green growth that contributes to various sustainable development goals
• Opportunity to work in an international team on high-impact initiatives for green growth in Africa including partners from international and multilateral organisations across the globe
• Opportunity to participate in international and local conferences among other meetings, where necessary
• In addition to monthly remuneration, exceptional performance based on monthly
• assessment will attract additional bonus.
• The role is suited for those who are interested in the Administrative career path, those who are interested in development field, passionate about green growth or sustainability or interested in working in non-profits.

Please couch your applications to speak to the roles and required skills. It is advisable to pitch them with past work, volunteering and/or education experience