Property Assistant

AS Operations West Africa Limited (ASO) is a Nigeria-registered subsidiary of Adam Smith International (ASI). ASO provides operational support to three DFID-funded projects in Nigeria, i.e. NIAF, GEMS and ENABLE. Operational services include IT and Communications; Residential and Hotel Accommodations; Administrative Support; Domestic Ground and Air Transportation; International Travel and Protocol; and, Security Services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Property Assistant

Position No.: 0502
Location: Kano

Job Summary

• Based in Kano, this position works within the Northern Operations Section of a mid-sized operational services company. Among our clients is a leading international advisory firm that works throughout the world to help reform and improve economies and institutions
• This is an entry level position which provides property support to the client by performing a number of tasks related to the management of the office building and residential buildings
• Salary is based on a posted pay scale. This entry level position is classified as a Support Services Level 5

Responsibilities

• Monitoring availability of drinking water, office supplies and kitchen supplies in the office
• Filling water dispensers throughout the office each morning
• Collecting and reporting daily property reports from the guards
• Monitoring and reporting on issues with generators and ACs
• Ensuring central services such as waste disposal and electricity credits are monitored and reported
• Emptying shredders when necessary
• Filing paper supplies at printers
• Supervising the work of contractors who are carrying out property work at the office and residences
• Maintaining a list of tenants and their stewards in the BQs and providing contact information to the Manager
• Other related duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to read and write in English
• Above-average ability to speak in English and in Hausa
• Knowledge of MS Office including Excel and Word; and
• Ability to manage competing priorities.

Education and Experience:

• A first level degree in a related field of study;
• At least two years of Property Management experience; and
• Experience with the use of a variety of computer applications including Excel and Word

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application letters and CV's to email using "Property Assistant" as the subject line.

Your application package should include:

• A cover letter detailing why you are qualified for this position;
• Your CV detailing how you meet the basic screening criteria (Education, Experiences and Certifications)
• Contact details for three recent work-related referees

Note

• Applications received after the closing date above will not be considered.
• Only applicants who meet the Education and Experience qualifications will be contacted. If you do not meet these, you need not apply.
• Our company is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment and providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications.