Administrative Officer at International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Job Title: Administrative Officer

Activities

• Assist in managing office operations in the Gusau office, including office maintenance, supplies, and logistics.
• Support the implementation of administrative policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to field teams, including purchase requests, managing office needs assessments, and other general tasks.
• Assist in maintaining an efficient filing system for all administrative documents.
• Lease and Facility Coordination:
• Assist in overseeing lease agreements, including maintaining accurate records of lease terms, payment schedules, and lease renewals.
• Support in liaising with other departments to ensure leased properties are in compliance lease terms and IRC Standards.
• Travel and Logistics Support:
• Provide travel and logistics support for staff, including arranging hotel bookings and processing travel-related payments.
• Reconcile travel expenses and ensure that payments to service providers are made promptly.
• Documentation and Compliance:
• Maintain up-to-date records of administrative activities, including reports, official communications, and transaction documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and IRC’s administrative policies.
• Assist the Admin Manager in preparing and submitting regular reports.
• Financial Support:
• Assist in maintaining petty cash and monitoring expenses for administrative activities.
• Support in processing payments, purchase requests, and budget preparations.
• Key Working Relationships:
• Reports to: Administration Manager
• Internal Contacts: IRC staff, field teams
• External Contacts: Partner organizations, hotels, government ministries, etc.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, management, social sciences or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably in a humanitarian or development setting.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of local languages and context in Katsina and Zamfara is an advantage.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is Not Specified. Therefore qualified and interested candidates can “CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT APPLICATION” It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy

Website:
Official Job Website: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en