Administrative Assistant at Health and Development Support Programme (HANDS)

Health and Development Support Programme (HANDS) is a homegrown Non-Governmental Organization that is officially registered in Nigeria. It was founded in 1995 with the primary goal of supporting the National Onchocerciasis Control Programme in Nigeria as CBM Onchocerciasis Control programme. Over time, HANDS has broadened its scope to encompass various initiatives aimed at improving public health, fostering development, and providing emergency services. HANDS envisions a quality life with equal opportunities in an inclusive society. The organization collaborates with communities, government agencies, and developmental organizations to achieve its objectives. The organization is active in the FCT and multiple states across Nigeria, focusing on controlling and elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), preventing blindness, promoting disability inclusion, offering clubfoot treatment, and providing reproductive health, gender mainstreaming and emergency response services. HANDS’ headquarters is situated in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Locations: Jigawa & Kano
Employment Type: Temporary

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with logistical arrangements for trainings, meetings, and field visits.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of programme activities and expenditures.
• Undertake all supportive routine administrative duties as applicable to the office
• Undertake supportive secretarial duties as applicable to the office (Typing, scanning etc)
• Maintain good management and distribution of stationery and welfare items.
• Keep and update stationery records and monitor stock situation.
• Assist in organizing logistics during meetings and training.
• Assist in keeping stock of stationery and reprint for restock.
• Assist in filing of documents as may be directed and keep records of confidential information.
• To raise request for purchases within the petty cash limit.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Public Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in education, disability inclusion, or community development, preferably in Northern Nigeria.
• Experience working with children and youth with disabilities or marginalized groups is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of inclusive education and livelihoods programming, especially in low resource or conflict affected settings.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and basic data collection tools.
• Fluency in English and at least one local language spoken in North Western Nigeria.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites within the region.

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using “Adhoc Administrative Assistant – Inclusive Education (North West Nigeria)” as the subject of the mail.