MEASURE Evaluation is the USAID Global Health Bureau’s primary vehicle for supporting improvements in Monitoring and Evaluation in population, Health and Nutrition worldwide. We help to identify data needs, collect and analyze technically sound data, and use that data for health decision making. To continue to demonstrate this mandate in Nigeria, MEASURE Evaluation requires technically sound and experienced individuals to occupy the position below in its country office Abuja, Nigeria.
Position: Administrative/Communication Assistant
Overall Responsibilities:
Based in MEASURE Evaluation Country Office Abuja, the Administrative Assistant will provide project assistance to MEASURE Evaluation in Nigeria in support of its work in Monitoring and Evaluation of HIV/AIDS programs. The Administrative Assistant will work in team with MEASURE Evaluation staff in Nigeria and US-based MEASURE Evaluation staff to implement the MEASURE Evaluation scope of work in Nigeria. The Administrative/Communication Assistant will provide office support, monitor office expenses, pay vendors and maintain financial records. The Assistant will also help with the organization and execution of capacity strengthening trainings for partner institutions and communications. The Administrative/Communication Assistant will be supervised by the Finance and Admin Officer.
Specific Responsibilities:
The Administrative Assistant will:
- Provide direct administrative support to the Resident Country Advisors including maintaining appointment calendar and contact list.
- Assist Project Team in organizing meetings, events, trainings, preparing presentations, coordinating per diem and arranging accommodations
- Assists the Finance and Admin Officer with financial tasks as needed;
- Edit, produce, disseminate and hold in custody the various MEASURE Evaluation/Nigeria information products including a quarterly MEASURE Evaluation/Nigeria newsletter, workshop proceedings; research reports, etc.
- Develop or update, and disseminate MEASURE Evaluation/Nigeria communication materials including posters or materials for international conference, etc. (as needed). Document best practices and results of MEASURE Evaluation’s work in Nigeria.
- Perform all other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- A University Degree or its equivalent with not less than 2 years work experience in similar field.
- Demonstrated ability to track and justify credits and expenses
- Experience and knowledge of USAID financial standards
- Experience in writing and producing communication documents
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with other project staff, host country counterparts, USAID, consultants other donors and international organizations ‘ Ability to work independently and to manage various projects on a daily basis with minimal supervision
- Excellent writing and communications skills in English,
- Computer literacy with experience in Word Processing, Presentation, Graphics, Spreadsheet and Database software including QuickBooks.
Method of Application
The complete job description can be requested by visiting our website at: http://www.cpc.unc.edu/measure/about/employment.html
Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter to:
MEASURE Evaluation positions
90 Nelson Mandela Street
Asokoro-Abuja, Nigeria
Application closes on 6th March 2012. Please copy your resume and cover letter by E-mail to: measure_project@jsi.com
