About the Role
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is seeking a dedicated and organized Administrative Assistant I to join our Abuja Delegation on a 4-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. In this role, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support while acting as an Information Management Focal Point, directly contributing to our global humanitarian mission of protecting and assisting victims of armed conflict and violence.
Key Responsibilities- Welcome visitors, manage incoming and outgoing calls, and direct inquiries to the appropriate ICRC staff members.
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, manage Chrono files, and ensure compliance with official ICRC protocol and document security rules.
- Support information management projects, assist colleagues with bordereaux, and maintain stationery and visual identity stocks.
- Provide daily secretarial support including organizing meetings, preparing conference rooms, managing agendas, and drafting simple correspondence.
- Maintain and regularly update the management team's interlocutors list and assist with VIP visits.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Computer Science, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in administrative and program-related tasks.
- Proficiency in standard computer software, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), HCL Notes, and SharePoint.
- Excellent command of English with strong interpersonal and capacity-building skills.
- Must possess a valid work permit for Nigeria and a strong motivation for humanitarian work.
- Rewarding career opportunity in a multicultural, impact-driven humanitarian environment.
- Competitive employment package featuring medical insurance and pension plan.
- Access to in-house professional training and personal development opportunities.
- Potential opportunity to join the ICRC talent pool for future international assignments.