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Plan International Nigeria is part is the global federation of Plan International and was registered as a National Organization in 2014 in Nigeria. Plan International works in 70 Countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Plan’s Global Strategic Goals (2017-2022) is to advance Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls ad our Ambition is, “together, we take action so that 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive”. We reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised through the delivery of high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits to children and their communities.

Admin Assistant

Functional Area Admin/Country Office
Reports to Admin and Logistics Coordinator
Location Abuja Travel required Occasional
Effective Date April 2018 Grade B

ROLE PURPOSE
To provide support to sound administrative, office and logistics support to the Country office in line with policies of Plan International. The role will contribute to effective office management including support to
store management, inventory/asset management and supervision of janitorial services. The incumbent will employ the use of general office practices and administrative procedures to carry out assigned tasks.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE
Implementation of administrative processes, protocols and systems for the Country Office.
Provide administrative and logistical support for staff
Supervision of two janitors

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Supports in maintenance of general office systems including filing; sending, receiving and distributing documents; and’ photocopying/Scanning.
  • Coordinate and prepare mailings, including production, photocopying, assembling, posting and courier/shipping.
  • Assist with sourcing for quotations towards the procurement of goods and materials for program
  • delivery as per corporate procedures to ensure value for money is obtained
  • Support program activities in the Country office where necessary.
  • Keep and maintain store records and materials to ensure prompt supply of materials to staff for the
  • effective discharge of their work without any disruptions of work-flow
  • Use systems and processes to assure smooth and timely flow of work.
  • Assist with organization of meetings and special events.
  • Maintain good and professional relationship with relevant vendors and visitors to the Country Office
  • Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.
  • Resourceful in gathering and providing information.
  • Ensure that the Country office is tidy at all times through effective supervision of the cleaners
  • Receives and signs for fixed asset items and maintains physical inventory
  • Responsible for purchase requisition creation and maintenance in SAP
  • Responsible for posting good receipt in SAP supported by a delivery note
  • Perform additional and miscellaneous job-related duties for the office as assigned by manager

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Assist the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of staff and local partner staff when required in line with Admin and Logistics policies and procedures

LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

  • Shares relevant information within the team supporting the proper documentation of all
  • administrative, logistic and financial transactions of the operations
  • Participates in global/regional projects/networks as requested.

RESOURCE MOBILISATION
Assist resource mobilization efforts by supporting costings with respect to budget preparation and related engagement.

DEALING WITH PROBLEMS

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
  • Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
  • Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues;
  • Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
  • Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.
  • Refer, whenever necessary, the case to the Admin and Logistics coordinator for consideration.
  • Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and
  • Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as
  • applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan
  • International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS
[This section refers to people inside and/or outside of the organisation that the post-holder needs to have contact with, and why. This should include virtual presence.]

  • Prepare and submit relevant administrative project reports for domestic consumption.
  • Provide timely responses concerning administrative queries in the Country Office
  • Work amicably with other members of the Plan International Nigeria team to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.
  • Work closely with contract cleaners, occasional interaction with vendors and visitors

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Essential

  • A BA/BSc or HND in related Business Administration or related field.
  • At least 2 years practical work experience in supporting administrative systems in a similar organization
  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook a must
  • Knowledge of operating standard office equipment
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  • Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills
  • Good research skills and attention to detail

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

  • We are open and accountable
  • Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
  • Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
  • Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
  • Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
  • Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
  • We strive for lasting impact
  • Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
  • Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
  • Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
  • Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
  • We work well together
  • Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
  • Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
  • Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
  • Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
  • We are inclusive and empowering
  • We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
  • We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
  • We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
Typical office environment

LEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN
Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Method of Application

Our organizational values are designed to help everyone who works with us achieve our ambitious goals for children, especially girls.

  • We are open and accountable
  • We strive for lasting impact
  • We work well together
  • We are inclusive and empowering

Application: To view the Job Description, open the link per position, submit your CV and a statement of interest responding to how you have demonstrated the above listed values in the course of your career. Indicate the job title and location as subject if the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Sent all applications as specified below:

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Plan International is an international organisation or development which works in 51 countries across Africa, the Americas, and Asia to promote the safeguarding of children.It is a nonprofit organisation and is one of the world's largest organisations based on children, it works in 58,000 communities with the help of volunteers to improve how 56 million children live. The charity also has 21 national organisations who have been given the responsibility to oversee the raising of funds and awareness in their individual countries.

The organisation puts an emphasis on communities working together in order to address the needs of children around the world. The NGO focuses on child participation, education, economic security, emergencies, health, protection, sexual health (including HIV), and water and sanitation. It provides training in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and has worked on relief efforts in countries including Haiti, Colombia and Japan.

Plan International also sponsors the Because I Am a Girl campaign, which has published many stories focusing on the struggle of young women in the developing world.

Plan International was founded during the Spanish Civil War by British journalist John Langdon-Davies and aid worker Eric Muggeridge. When they witnessed the conflict change the lives of children, they founded ‘Foster Parents Plan for Children in Spain’, which would later change its name to Plan International. Set up in 1937, the organisation provided food, shelter and clothing to children whose lives had been destroyed by the war.

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Plan International Nigeria is part is the global federation of Plan International and was registered as a National Organization in 2014 in Nigeria. Plan International works in 70 Countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Plan’s Global Strategic Goals (2017-2022) is to advance Children’s Rights and Equality for Girls ad our Ambition is, “together, we take action so that 100 million girls learn, lead, decide and thrive”. We reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalised through the delivery of high-quality programmes that deliver long-lasting benefits to children and their communities.

Admin Assistant

Functional Area Admin/Country Office Reports to Admin and Logistics Coordinator Location Abuja Travel required Occasional Effective Date April 2018 Grade BROLE PURPOSE To provide support to sound administrative, office and logistics support to the Country office in line with policies of Plan International. The role will contribute to effective office management including support to store management, inventory/asset management and supervision of janitorial services. The incumbent will employ the use of general office practices and administrative procedures to carry out assigned tasks.

DIMENSIONS OF THE ROLE Implementation of administrative processes, protocols and systems for the Country Office. Provide administrative and logistical support for staff Supervision of two janitors

ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Supports in maintenance of general office systems including filing; sending, receiving and distributing documents; and’ photocopying/Scanning.
  • Coordinate and prepare mailings, including production, photocopying, assembling, posting and courier/shipping.
  • Assist with sourcing for quotations towards the procurement of goods and materials for program
  • delivery as per corporate procedures to ensure value for money is obtained
  • Support program activities in the Country office where necessary.
  • Keep and maintain store records and materials to ensure prompt supply of materials to staff for the
  • effective discharge of their work without any disruptions of work-flow
  • Use systems and processes to assure smooth and timely flow of work.
  • Assist with organization of meetings and special events.
  • Maintain good and professional relationship with relevant vendors and visitors to the Country Office
  • Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.
  • Resourceful in gathering and providing information.
  • Ensure that the Country office is tidy at all times through effective supervision of the cleaners
  • Receives and signs for fixed asset items and maintains physical inventory
  • Responsible for purchase requisition creation and maintenance in SAP
  • Responsible for posting good receipt in SAP supported by a delivery note
  • Perform additional and miscellaneous job-related duties for the office as assigned by manager

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Assist the orientation, on-going development/training and builds capacity of staff and local partner staff when required in line with Admin and Logistics policies and procedures

LEARNING AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

  • Shares relevant information within the team supporting the proper documentation of all
  • administrative, logistic and financial transactions of the operations
  • Participates in global/regional projects/networks as requested.

RESOURCE MOBILISATION Assist resource mobilization efforts by supporting costings with respect to budget preparation and related engagement.

DEALING WITH PROBLEMS

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations from internal and external stakeholders and remain calm and resilient in the face of pressure.
  • Manage multiple and work with distant colleagues to form a virtual efficient administration team;
  • Use Plan procedures to settle conflicts among colleagues;
  • Resolve problems that are not covered by established process.
  • Analyse possible causes of problems and suggest solutions to get them resolved.
  • Refer, whenever necessary, the case to the Admin and Logistics coordinator for consideration.
  • Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and
  • Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as
  • applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan
  • International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS [This section refers to people inside and/or outside of the organisation that the post-holder needs to have contact with, and why. This should include virtual presence.]

  • Prepare and submit relevant administrative project reports for domestic consumption.
  • Provide timely responses concerning administrative queries in the Country Office
  • Work amicably with other members of the Plan International Nigeria team to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery.
  • Work closely with contract cleaners, occasional interaction with vendors and visitors

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Essential

  • A BA/BSc or HND in related Business Administration or related field.
  • At least 2 years practical work experience in supporting administrative systems in a similar organization
  • Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook a must
  • Knowledge of operating standard office equipment
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  • Ability to prioritize projects and strong problem solving skills
  • Good research skills and attention to detail

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

  • We are open and accountable
  • Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
  • Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
  • Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
  • Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
  • Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people
  • We strive for lasting impact
  • Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
  • Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
  • Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
  • Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
  • We work well together
  • Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
  • Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
  • Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
  • Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.
  • We are inclusive and empowering
  • We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential
  • We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge equality in our programs and our workplace
  • We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT Typical office environmentLEVEL OF CONTACT WITH CHILDREN Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Method of Application

Our organizational values are designed to help everyone who works with us achieve our ambitious goals for children, especially girls.

  • We are open and accountable
  • We strive for lasting impact
  • We work well together
  • We are inclusive and empowering

Application: To view the Job Description, open the link per position, submit your CV and a statement of interest responding to how you have demonstrated the above listed values in the course of your career. Indicate the job title and location as subject if the mail, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Sent all applications as specified below:

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