• Application Deadline:
• Position: Project Associate


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 2 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Project Management 
  

Job Purpose

• To ensure specific projects are implemented efficiently, successfully and within the agreed terms of the project.

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

Project Administration

• Ensure project’s administrative and financial activities comply with rules and regulations


• Support development and preparation of result – oriented work plans, critical paths and other project management tools


• Provide support to the implementation of the internal standard operating procedures


• Coordinate the arrangement of appointments and meetings, including compilation of briefing and presentation materials, speeches, ground information and documentation


• Provide translation of simple correspondence and act as an interpreter and take meeting minutes if required


• Support preparation of budgets and provide information for audit needs


• Arrange travel and hotel reservations, obtain necessary travel authorizations as required


• Provide administrative support to organization on conferences, workshops and retreats as required;


• Maintain an up-to-date list of inventory of the project and support annual physical verification by checking the accuracy of records and location of property;


• Act as a custodian for the management of project stationary supplies including maintenance of stock list of stationary, distribution of stationary as required and keeping the log of distribution; and


• Maintain filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials and documents

Key Performance Indicators

• Estimate of project completion


• Deviation of planned budget


• Percentage of milestone missed


• Cost variance

Knowledge Requirements

• Good knowledge of administrative rules and regulations


• Knowledge of business process re-engineering, elaboration and implementation of new data management systems

Job Specifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Business administration, Public administration or related field is required.


• Possession of any relevant certification in accounting or finance is essential


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar role

Decision Expectations

• Provide effective administrative and logistics support to the project in compliance with rules and regulations policies and strategies


• Provide effective support in financial management focusing on quality assurance