Overview

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses, and industries. We are a non-profit organisation that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital, and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that, given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs, and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.

Job Position: Project Administrator – Building a Resilient Local Dairy Supply Chain in Nigeria
Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Summary

TechnoServe seeks a highly organised, detail-oriented professional to assist with administrative and logistics functions for TechnoServe Nigeria’s country office.

The role is a critical function of the Operations department to support activities across the Building of a Resilient Local Dairy Supply Chain in Nigeria project.

 Program Overview

TechnoServe’s Building a Resilient Local Dairy Supply Chain in Nigeria aims to build a precision, sustainable, and productive local dairy value chain in Nigeria within 4 years in a way that increases the incomes, resilience, and carbon footprint of dairy farmers in Nigeria.

Job Responsibilities
Travel and Logistics

  1. Assist international and domestic travel requests for all staff.
  2. As assigned, process all visa and work permit requests for staff in compliance with host Country guidelines.
  3. Guide other office support staff, such as drivers and cleaners, to regularly comply with operational standards.
  4. Work with Operations Specialists of the project to coordinate paperwork and physical maintenance of the fleet and logistics management.
  5. Work with Operations Specialists to check vehicle routes and speed limit applications.

Office Management:

  1. Inspect and track usage of office consumables and its facilities, including utilities such as diesel, generator maintenance, electricity and other health and safety regulators.
  2. Drafting of reports relating to the state offices.
  3. Collection of fuel purchase invoices at the state offices for transmission to the finance department.
  4. Executes daily purchases and manages office petty cash.
  5. Provide petty cash vouchers and payment of petty cash expenses.
  6. Submit the monthly Petty cash fund reconciliation with all related documents.
  7. Draft correspondence, including reports, processes, and other administrative documents.
  8. Assumes responsibility for document filing and applies initiative in developing office administrative procedures.

Procurement:

  1. Work with Operations Specialists of the project to coordinate the project’s needs and make the requests in the system

Qualifications

  1. Bachelor’s Degree or Tertiary studies in Business Administration, Public Administration, Sociology, Office Management, or other relevant social sciences-related fields.
  2. Procurement certification or prior experience is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualification:

Alternatively, have at least 2 years of work experience in an administrative / office management role, with responsibilities related to procurement, preferably with an international NGO.

 Travel:

  1. Ability to travel on occasion.

Language Requirement:

  1. Fluency in English, both in writing and speaking.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  1. Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work independently on multiple tasks simultaneously
  2. Strong interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills
  3. Experience with relevant software packages is useful for preparing relevant work documents.
  4. High Professional work ethic and integrity.
  5. Ability to reason objectively, clear, strong and strategic communication skills.
  6. Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
  7. Strong operational, analytical and management skills.
  8. Ability to multitask competing priorities with minimal supervision.
  9. Ability to work both as a team lead and a team member.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

  1. Join an innovative, forward-thinking organisation that values your growth and ideas.
  2. Work within a supportive, collaborative environment.
  3. Make a meaningful impact on our HR practices and processes.
  4. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
  5. Benefit from the opportunity for global engagement.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: Candidate should be able to reside in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Tagged as: Administrative, Procurement

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