Surge Africa design and implement innovative measures that improve approaches to climate adaptation through policy, media and resilient development.
Experience3 years
Location Nigeria
Role Overview:
- As the Program Assistant, you will primarily provide program support for Surge Africa’s operations. On a secondary note, you will handle administrative tasks such as assisting with hiring, expense tracking and Human Resources. Read more here. This role is fully remote.
Responsibilities:
- Assists in organising programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organisation
- Assists team members in preparing and formatting documents, including Slides/PowerPoint presentations
- Continuously reviews and improves program evaluation, delivery and methodologies
- Develops and maintains an efficient filing system for the team, including assistance in processing applications for proposals as required and maintains a tracking system of responses to proposals
- Maintaining office calendars and sending out reminders of impending appointments
- Coordinates the translation, proofreading and editing of documents as required
- Assists in organising regular team meetings and conference calls/video conferences, including the preparation and distribution of documents
- Attending staff meetings and taking minutes with the assistance of and coordination with the Program team as required
- Assisting in managing the budget for special and routine events
- Making reservations for various off-site business meetings and events
- Relaying internal emails to staff
- Assists in the orientation of new employees, providing them with the necessary documents and materials for orientation
- Assists with payroll management
- Performs other related duties in accordance with instructions from team members.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 3 years or more working experience in program support, administration and human resources
- Effective skill in developing and executing both in-person engagements and online events
- Competency in digital software and virtual workspaces
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
- Ability to multitask and good hold of strong organisational skills
- Polite, clear and compelling communication skills.
- A good understanding of climate change and its landscape
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to Surge Africa Organisation on tally.so to apply
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