ORIE is managed by Oxford Policy Management (OPM) and consists of three other UK-based institutions, the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and Save the Children UK (SCUK) in conjunction with Nigerian partners.
The overall purpose of ORIE is to “portant gaps in knowledge about the causes of and optimal responses to undernutrition in Northern Nigeria”. ORIE undertakes various kinds of research and evaluation to this end.
Job Title: Finance, Admin. & Logistics Assistant (FALA)
Location: Nigeria
Job Description
ORIE’s work will be facilitated and supported by a Finance, Admin. & Logistics Assistant (FALA) based in ORIE’s Abuja office and working under the supervision of the National Team Leader (NTL) to undertake a wide range of finance, administrative and logistics tasks.Term: The Finance, Admin. & Logistics Assistant will be hired for a fixed term of one year with possible extension, depending on availability of funding. Starting salary will be commensurate with background and experienceResponsibility
The Finance, Admin. & Logistics Assistant reports to ORIE National Team Leader and supervises the ORIE Project DriverJob Summary
The Finance, Admin. & Logistics Assistant will assist the NTL in the day to day project management and operations of the project office to ensure smooth operations.Specific Tasks
Administrative support to ORIE projectArrangement of travels, workshops and meetingsRecords filing and documentationMonthly cash forecastingProject procurements with a view to ensuring donor requirements and documentation are maintained/adhered to and followed strictly.Purchases, receipts and auditing of suppliesAny other duties assigned by the ORIE National Team LeaderReconciliation of payment vouchersPhotocopying, scanning and other admin. support activitiesFunds retirement verificationLogistics arrangement and hotel bookingsCashbook administrationRequirements
HND or first degree in relevant subjectFlexible, organized and dependableWillingness to follow instructions, but also show initiative when requiredBasic knowledge of donor funded programs desirableExperience working in similar position with an INGO is an added advantageExperience managing office desirableGood interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to interact with all cadre of staff and be a good team playerDetail oriented, honest and patient
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their cover letter and CV as a single MS Word file to Dr. Vincent Ahonsi at: vincent.ahonsi@orie-ng.org
Note: This is a local opportunity for Nigerians or residents of Nigeria only. Questions of clarification can also be sent to this email address. While we appreciate all applications, only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
Application Deadline 5:00pm, 16th October, 2014.
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