Administrative Officer Job at Freedom Foundation

Freedom Foundation is a faith based non-profit, committed to addressing the ever-mounting and staggering challenges facing members of society living in absolute poverty. Our model includes Rehabilitation, Education, Empowerment, Research, and Awareness Promotion, and it actively partners with the government, other NGOs, civil society organizations and corporate institutions to ensure the delivery of human services at the greatest points of impact.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Administrative Officer

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Administrative Officer will report to the Program Manager and is responsible for providing operational and administrative support
• The Administrative Officer will organize and disseminate administration duties and office procedures in creating and maintaining a pleasant work environment.
• The Administrative Officer ensures that the administrative activities within the office run smoothly on a daily basis.

Duties
Duties include:

• Maintaining the office condition and arranging necessary repairs.
• Take minutes of meetings and type, including other secretarial duties.
• Provide back-up support as required by the office, especially during peak periods/absences including undertaking ad hoc official duties as may be assigned.
• Monitor and manage office supplies available in the office, as well as ordering for replacement as at when due.
• Maintaining hard copy and electronic filing system of all program documentations.
• Maintaining an up-to-date contact list for the program, both internal and external contacts.
• Addressing employees’ queries regarding office management issues.
• Liaising with all facility management vendors.
• Planning in-house or off-site activities, like parties and celebrations.
• Manage the office petty cash, reconcile and replenish regularly.
• Carrying out investigation of, traffic incidents and petty crime.
• Assist and participate in any other tasks.

Minimum Skills, Education & Experience

• A minimum of an OND in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
• A minimum of three (3) years experience as a receptionist or office administrator in general office management, procurement and administration required.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on multiple tasks in a high intensity environment.
• Strong individual initiative, including the ability to manage daily activities and achieve expected results with minimal oversight.
• English language fluency (strong written and verbal skills) required.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook).
• Strong organizational and planning skills required; and
• A creative mind with an ability to suggest improvements.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Motivation Letter to: hrservices@thispresenthouse.org Copy: hrcentric21@gmail.com using the Job position as the subject of the mail.