About the Role
Are you an organized professional passionate about humanitarian work and community resilience? Strengthening Advocacy and Resilience for Vulnerable Communities Initiative (SARVCI) is seeking a dedicated HR and Administrative Assistant to join our vibrant team in Maiduguri, Borno State. In this vital support role, you will help streamline our daily human resources and office operations, ensuring our team can effectively deliver life-changing programs to vulnerable populations across Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Maintain organized and confidential personnel files, staff contact information, and comprehensive HR records.
- Update attendance, leave requests, and other routine staff records, ensuring absolute completeness and accuracy.
- Support recruitment administration by scheduling interviews, coordinating logistics, and organizing candidate documentation.
- Coordinate onboarding arrangements, comprehensive induction schedules, and required staff documentation.
- Prepare routine correspondence, accurate meeting notes, and essential administrative updates.
- Follow up promptly on agreed administrative actions and support office support services.
- Arrange meetings, training logistics, and monitor office supplies while maintaining efficient administrative filing systems.
- Identify and promptly escalate emerging operational needs to management.
- At least three years of relevant professional experience in HR administration, general office administration, or a comparable support role.
- Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive staff and applicant information with utmost discretion and confidentiality.
- Strong organizational skills, accurate record-keeping capabilities, and exceptional attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proven ability to work constructively and collaboratively with diverse colleagues.
- Practical proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and email applications.
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Competitive NGO salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional growth and skills development in the humanitarian sector.
- A supportive, impact-driven work environment dedicated to empowering vulnerable communities in Nigeria.