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Location: Maiduguri, Borno

General Objective

• The receptionist position is an opportunity to play a support role to the functioning of the TdH Maiduguri Field Office for reception and light office management. The Receptionist will be responsible for several aspects of keeping the office running on a day to day basis – including telephone communication, general reception and information services, clerical, stewardship and housekeeping supervision. The Receptionist will be responsible for the management of the conference room reservation for meetings and workshops.
• The position is full time and will report to the Office manager (currently the HR Coordinator). He/she will also work closely with global operations leads and HR staff. Working hours are 7H45am to 5H15pm, during which the receptionist will be based at the front desk. From time to time the Receptionist may be expected to run errands within Maiduguri.

Responsibilities & Tasks
General Reception, Telephone and Information services:

• Receiving, greeting TdH guests/visitors, as well as assisting by providing accurate information/direction.
• Receive incoming calls to the TdH Maiduguri Field Office and helping to ensure requests are properly channeled to the appropriate people on the team.
• Receive and redirect internally all packages/mails;
• Update of the TdH staff contact list file (based on the information collected from the HR/Adm and Logistics Units) and the contact list of the other Int’l cooperation stakeholders (Addresses, Telephone, Focal persons): NGOs, Gov. Agencies, Embassies
• Reporting to the Logistics Unit of minor technical problems linked to the communication of the intercoms for regular maintenance and repair;
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary Items and equipment (e.g. brochures, chairs, water dispenser, etc.)

General Administration services:

• Assisting in providing logistic support for booking travel and accommodations for staff and consultants, and in processing required travel requests;
• Managing the schedule of the use of the conference room, as well as the provision of the coffee break;
• Providing secretarial duties; drafting agendas and taking minutes, photocopies, scanning documents, if applicable.
• Providing assistance in preparing logistics for internal/external meetings and workshops when required.

Housekeeping services:

• Maintain the appearance of the reception area, conference rooms to include conference tables, chairs, white board, emptying dishwasher, etc.
• Supervise the properly maintenance and use of the common areas and spaces, including the conference and Situation rooms.
• Supporting in the management of office supplies and the inventory for the TdH MDG Field Office.

Any other Business (AOB):

• Assist with onboarding of new staff with facilities access.
• All miscellaneous tasks requested by the supervisor

Compliance:

• Fully comply with Tdh Code of Conduct and ensure Child Safeguarding Policy is always upheld.
• Ensure adherence to Tdh standards and quality requirements in all the project activities.
• Adhere to and ensure the team under her/his responsibility follows Tdh administrative and logistical regulations and procedures.
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are not exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project needs.

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Location: Maiduguri, Borno

General Objective

• Under the direct supervision of the Admin Officer and the overall supervision of the Admin Coordinator, The Cook will be responsible to prepare delicious meals according to menu
• You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.
• An excellent cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking
• Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.
• The goal is to help preserve and enhance our efficiency so we can meet the need of our EXPATs in terms of good food.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Set up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
• Prepare ingredients to use in cooking (chopping and peeling vegetables, cutting meat etc.)
• Cook food in various utensils or grillers
• Check food while cooking to stir or turn
• Ensure great presentation by dressing dishes before they are served
• Keep a sanitized and orderly environment in the kitchen
• Ensure all food and other items are stored properly
• Check quality of ingredients
• Monitor stock and place orders when there are shortages

Qualifications and Key Competencies

• Minumum of 18 years old
• Proven experience as cook
• Experience in using cutting tools, cookware and bakeware
• Knowledge of various cooking procedures and methods (grilling, baking, boiling etc.)
• Ability to follow all sanitation procedures
• Ability to work in a team
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Diploma from a culinary school will be an advantage
• Experience in working with children and community members
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of best practices in child protection