Vacancies: Logistics and Admin Officer (LAO), Front Desk Officer
In a UK Donor Funded Health Programme
The Women for Health programme (W4H) is a DFID – funded health programme with the main objective of addressing the severe shortage of health female workers in five selected states in the Northern Nigeria. W4H is in full support of the MDG goals on reduction of child and maternal mortality especially in the selected Northern states in Nigeria and aims to address through provision of female health workers in order to encourage improved access to health for women. The programme will address the critical health sector human resource challenges by using an approach which empowers women as service providers. W4H is operated by a consortium of three organizations, namely: Health Partners International UK, Save the Children, UK and GRID Consulting Nigeria. As the programme commences its activities in Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Yobe with coordination from the programme head office in Kano; we seek to engage qualified persons to fill the following positions.
Position: Logistics and Admin Officer (LAO)
Required No: 5
The successful candidate will be based in all the programme operating states carrying out Logistics and Admin duties at the state level and provide support to the National Logistics and Admin Officer in the National office. S/he will plan and coordinate workshops and ensure an effective and efficient workflow in the office. S/he will maintain cordial relationship with service providers and suppliers as well coordinate their activities. The LAO is responsible for making prompt hotel bookings for visitors e.g. Consultants and Partners and overseeing the maintenance and effective utilization of programme vehicles and assets. S/he will coordinate the itinerary for programme drivers.
Qualification:
- Candidates must have a graduate degree in any discipline of Arts, Humanities or the Social Sciences.
- S/he must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role;
- S/he must have a good knowledge of MS office tools especially MS Word and Excel.
- The ideal candidate must have excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in a similar environment is desirable.
Position: Front Desk Officer
Location: Kano
The ideal candidate will carry out a full range secretarial and reception duties in the National office. S/he will actively be responsible for all hospitality arrangement and upkeep of the office at all times in order to promote a conducive and effective office environment. Occasionally, s/he will be required to provide support to the Admin and logistics officer in coordinating workshops and meetings that may arise.
Qualification:
- Candidate must possess a minimum of HND or related qualification with a least 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- S/he must be proficient in computer and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Terms of Employment:
These appointments will be for a contract term of up to five (5) years, with an initial 6 months probationary period. The programme offers highly competitive salary packages. However, local terms and conditions are applicable.
Method of Application;
Interested candidates should submit their application and updated CVs to include contact mobile numbers and email address through the link on our website at: www.gridconsulting.net. Closing date for submission of applications is Tuesday, 20th November, 2012.
Interviews will commence thereafter with a view to successful candidates commencing work immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
