Administrative Assistant at Population Media Center

Population Media Center Nigeria is an organization that uses media to create awareness and educate people about various issues that affect their lives, such as reproductive health, family planning, gender equity, and child survival. They work in collaboration with local partners to develop entertaining and informative radio and TV programs that reach a wide audience. Through their innovative approach, they aim to improve the lives of individuals and communities in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the office and ongoing programs by performing various clerical and administrative duties.

Job Description
He/she shall work under the supervision of the Country Director to discharge the following responsibilities:

• Answer and direct phone calls to appropriate personnel
• Receive visitors and direct them to the appropriate person(s) or department(s)
• Manage and organize departmental files, records, and databases
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings and appointments
• Prepare and distribute correspondences, documents, and reports
• Process departmental mails and packages
• Order and maintain office supplies and equipment
• Provide general support to visitors and staff
• Make travel arrangements and book meetings; arrange necessary local travel for visitors
• Ensure management of petty cash
• Maintain and order office supplies
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements
He/she:

• Must be a First Degree holder in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, any other Social Science or its equivalent.
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in an administrative support role with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A First Degree holder from another background with at least 4 years of experience in an administrative support role in a reputable organization is also eligible to apply.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Must possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Must have strong organizational skills and attention to details.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Closing Date
2nd May, 2023.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: populationmedia.nig@gmail.com using the position as the subject of the email.

Note: PMC is an equal opportunity employer, so female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.