Personal Assistant to Director: ActionAid Jobs

To effectively consolidate on our new country strategy, AAN is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the vacant position below:

Position:  Personal Assistant to the Country Director

Person Specifications

Educational/Qualifications

* Degree in Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities is essential.

Experience

* At least three years post NYSC experience in Administration and/or programmes & Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Word & Outlook (MS Office in general) & experience in handling cash are essential.
* At least 1 year experience in a similar position is essential
* Office administration experience & Experience in working with international development agencies are desirable.

Skills/Abilities

Excellent reporting skills, attention to details; fluency in spoken and written English language; ability to work independently and a team & highly numerate skills are essential.

Excellent planning and prioritization skills & strong analytical/problem solving skills are desirable.

Person Qualities

Well developed and proven interpersonal & organizational management skills with high integrity, able to work effectively in a diverse team environment; creative and should be able to take initiative; should be ready to work additional hours at crucial times; ability to travel are essential.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates should fill in the application form as accessed from the application pack on www.actionaid-nigeria.org. The application pack contains the

Vacancy announcement, job Description and Application form.

ActionAid offers competitive terms of employment; Applications from women are particularly welcome. Applications are also particularly welcome from candidates living with HIV/AIDs).

Closing date for receipt of application forms is 17th July, 2009.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. O

Only Electrically completed application forms will be entertained and should be mailed to

[email protected].

Application will ONLY be considered if submitted on AAN’s Standard Application forms.

TITLE OF POSITION APPLIED FOR SHOULD BE CLEARLY STATED IN EMAIL SUBJECT LINE. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED OTHERWISE.