Chemonics International, an international development firm based in Washington, DC., seeks professionals for USAID’s anticipated multi-year health program in Nigeria; the Strategic HIV and AIDS Response Program (SHARP).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: GHSC-PSM Administrative Associate
Location: Abuja
Scope of Work
This scope of work (SOW) sets forth the services to be provided by the Administrative Associate to SAII Associates Ltd/Gte, an associate company of Chemonics International Inc. in the implementation of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain - Procurement and Supply Management (GHSC-PSM) Project in Nigeria.
Background
The purpose of the USAID Global Health Supply Chain Program–Procurement and Supply Management single award IDIQ contract is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families around the world.
The IDIQ has three task orders that directly support the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and USAID’s family planning and reproductive health program.
GHSC-PSM provides health commodity procurement services and systems strengthening technical assistance that address all elements of a comprehensive supply chain. All three task orders are implemented in Nigeria.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Provides basic administrative support and ensures the smooth and efficient operation of the office.
Assist the Administrative Advisor with project inventory and asset management database of all field office assets within and outside Abuja
Assists with the boking of meeting rooms, organization of meetings and events in and out of Abuja office as directed which may include the organizing and setup of meeting rooms, catering and refreshments, in addition to ensuring the necessary communication equipment are in place and functioning.
Assist with taking minutes at in-house general staff meetings, brown bags, and other office related social gathering as well as assigning and distributing writing materials for meeting participants.
Distribute and store electronic and hardcopy correspondence such as letters, and other packages.
Assist in tracking all courier distribution activities and assure all document and items are successfully delivered to the appropriate persons.
Assist with generators, water pumping machines, power supply and associated equipment to make the office run smoothly are in working condition at all times
Assist with the assignment and management of project drivers and schedules for all staff and visitors’ movements in-country.
Assist in ensuring that all project vehicles logs are accurate and diligently kept.
Assist with providing local support for exparts and HO visitors.
Perform all other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in business administration, business studies, management or a related field
At least 1 year experience of working in, administration or in a relevant field
Excellent skills of operating Microsoft word and excel spreadsheet.
Fluency in English and effective communication skills are required
Supervision:
The Administrative Associate will report directly to the Administrative Advisor
Working Conditions/Duration of Assignment:
This is a long-term position for the life of the contract based in Abuja, Nigeria.
Annual Salary package:
5 % increase on your current annual base salary (The base salary is the salary before tax without any benefits, allowances or bonuses)