LCB Director Assistant at International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO)

International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) - Founded in 2011, the International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) is a British charity that supports the safety of aid workers by establishing safety coordination platforms in insecure contexts. INSO provides registered NGOs with a range of free services including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety related data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations and training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:   Job Title: LCB Director Assistant Location: Abuja

Job Summary

• The Director’s Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and project cycle’s reporting support to the CD and in his/her absence to the acting director.
• This position requires travel across the Lake Chad Basin Region (Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria).

INSO Nigeria Country Office

• Since becoming registered in Nigeria, INSO has developed a strong regional approach, supporting NGOs operating in the context of the humanitarian crisis within the Lake Chad Basin region.
• The coordination office operates from Abuja overseeing the operational offices in Maiduguri (Nigeria), Maroua (Cameroon) and Diffa (Niger).

Description We are seeking for a Director’s Assistant to support the Director of the Lake Chad Basin region in the following areas:

• Office Management
• Project Cycle Management
• Donors’ Reporting
• Travel Management.

Details

• The Director’s Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and project cycle’s reporting support to the CD and in his/her absence to the acting director
• This position requires travel across the Lake Chad Basin Region (Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria).

Mandatory Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Management or Administration related studies.
• Desirable experience with humanitarian NGOs.
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, internet)
• Nigerian nationality
• At least two (2) two years’ experience in supporting organisations’ Senior Management
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Working knowledge of French

Key Personal Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience of working under high pressure, in fast-paced environments
• Strong service orientation with the ability to proactively approach clients to understand their needs and to find effective solutions
• Strong organizational skills ability to handle multiple priorities in an autonomous manner.
• Knowledge of project cycle management
• High level of confidentiality and integrity

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications to: [email protected]writing in the subject of the mail: “INSO LCB Director Assistant - Abuja” Or INSO SA Assistant - Maiduguri” depending on the role being applied for. In order to be considered the application must contain the three (3) following documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (up to 3 pages maximum for LCB Director Assistant and 2 pages Maximum for Safety Advisor Assistant)
• Cover Letter specifying how your profile and experience meet the mandatory requirements