Administrative Intern at Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF)

Borno

Jireh Technologies

Company Info

Non-profit

101 to 150 Employees

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a registered Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Josephine Habba created the organisation in Makurdi, Benue State, in 2003, and it began operations that same year. The journey began by reaching out to the underserved in Makurdi, Benue State, which included single mothers and their children, people living with HIV/AIDS, orphans and vulnerable children, young people without direction, and people who had been displaced due to natural or man-made causes, as well as advocating for policies that favoured these target groups. JDF's work was so impactful that other national and international nongovernmental organisations expressed interest in collaborating at some level.

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a registered Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). Josephine Habba created the organisation in Makurdi, Benue State, in 2003, and it began operations that same year. The journey began by reaching out to the underserved in Makurdi, Benue State, which included single mothers and their children, people living with HIV/AIDS, orphans and vulnerable children, young people without direction, and people who had been displaced due to natural or man-made causes, as well as advocating for policies that favoured these target groups. JDF’s work was so impactful that other national and international nongovernmental organisations expressed interest in collaborating at some level.

Title: Administrative Intern

Location: Maiduguri, Borno

Employment Type: Full-time

Background information

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a National Non-government organization with over 19 years’ existence and actively intervening in the humanitarian response in the North East and other parts of the country since 2003. JDF works in the following thematic areas:

  • Improved response to the humanitarian needs of the vulnerable persons.
  • Improved gender equality and livelihood support for persons at the community level of young persons, men and women
  • Promotion of prevention and treatment in HIV and other health disease burden (Malaria, TB and Diarrhea)
  • Promotion of protection programs for children and youth in Communities that encourages child development and Adolescent empowerment
  • Promoting good governance and policies
  • Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability learning and sharing of information on protection, livelihood support accessible through knowledge and information management.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Perform general office duties such as filling scanning, and photocopying document.
  • Assist with data entry and maintaining electronic and physical records.
  • Answer and direct phone calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Greet and assist visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Schedule appointments and meetings, and coordinate conference room bookings.
  • Assist with preparing and organizing materials for meetings and presentations.
  • Provide administrative support to various departments as needed.
  • Assist with day-to-day office tasks, including filing, data entry, and managing office supplies.
  • Respond to inquiries from clients, vendor and employees in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications and Experience

  • A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field
  • Minimum of one years of experience working on a administrative role to support the implementation of its activities in its field offices in the North East.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • The successful candidate will be a person of integrity with excellent analytical, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Requires a high level of creativity and innovation and the ability to maintain operational efficiency in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Ability to prioritize work.
  • Problem solving attitude.
  • Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Deadline: 26th February, 2024.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Applications should be in English and include the following:

  • A Motivation Letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria.
  • Concise and accurate CV. The CV should include information about your qualification, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.

Note

  • We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • Reference checks and compliance to Child safeguarding and PSEA will be conducted.