Administrative Assistant

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Global Peace Development in Kano. The Administrative Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the State Coordinator and will provide administrative, logistical, and operational support to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the state office.

The role includes office management, logistics, and accommodation arrangements for staff, management, and consultants, as well as administrative support to project design and implementation within the state.

Major Roles and Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and performance appraisal processes
• Prepare, document, and disseminate minutes and reports of staff technical and management meetings
• Ensure proper maintenance and functionality of office facilities
• Source grant opportunities online and support proposal development processes
• Coordinate travel and accommodation arrangements for staff, management, and consultants
• Track staff attendance and movement using approved registers
• Develop monthly tracking sheets on staff punctuality and lateness
• Facilitate logistics arrangements for meetings, trainings, and workshops
• Manage office telephone lines and maintain records of correspondence
• Receive, document, and track deliveries from vendors and service providers
• Perform any other duties assigned to support effective team performance

Required Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc/HND in Business Administration or related field of study
• At least 2 years of work experience, with a minimum of 1 year in professional administrative roles
• Proven ability to provide high-level support to the management team

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Capacity to influence, facilitate change, and build internal capacity
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills