Office Assistant - International Alert, Abuja

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional. Purpose of the Role The Office Assistant will provide administrative and logistical support to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the Abuja office. The role will support office management, documentation, and general administrative processes in line with organisational policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Office Administration

• Ensure the office environment is clean, organised, and fully functional.

• Monitor and replenish office supplies and consumables.

• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence (letters, parcels, emails as assigned).

• Maintain filing systems (physical and electronic) in line with organisational standards.

• Support document printing, scanning, photocopying, and archiving.

Front Desk and Visitor Management

• Receive visitors and direct them appropriately.

• Answer and redirect phone calls professionally.

• Ensure meeting rooms are prepared and properly arranged.

Compliance and Safeguarding

• Adhere to organisational policies, including safeguarding, code of conduct, and health and safety standards.

• Maintain confidentiality of organisational information.

Required Qualifications: and Experience

• Minimum of Senior Secondary School Leaving Certificate.

• At least 1–3 years of experience in an administrative or office support role.

• Experience working with NGOs or development organisations is an added advantage.

Skills:

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic financial record-keeping ability.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and proactive.

• Detail-oriented.

• Courteous and service-oriented.

• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.

Working Conditions The position is based in Abuja with occasional support to field activities as required.