The State Accountability and Voice initiative (SAVI) is a new programme, financed by the Department of international Development (DFID), SAVI will work with civil society, State Houses of Assembly and the media to promote democratic participation and government accountability. SAVI works in close partnership with other DFID programmes on Policy Advocacy, Accountability and Voice in Governance initiatives which focus on enhancing ‘ government systems, health and education (SPARC, PATHS2 and ESPINN). Initially SAVI has offices in Lagos, Kaduna, Enugu and Kano and Jigawa as well as a Head Office in Abuja.
The Programme is looking to recruit the staff to fill the post of:
OFFICE MANAGER
Location: Jigawa
Responsibilities
- Setting up state office, maintain existing and develop office management systems
- Management of office administration, filing, data-based and relationship with service providers
- Manage procurement in accordance with DFID regulations
- Prepare contracts for national consultants and service providers for Jigawa State
- Management of IT maintenance and safety.
- Manage State HR issues (time sheets, leave information) etc
- Take a lead on logistical support to Staff /Consultants and Partners
- Provide logistical support to consultants, international visitors and workshop
- Manage Office security
- Manage all Service Contracts with external providers
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Candidate must possess a recognized Public Administration qualification (or equivalent)
- Should have 5 years relevant experience working in a diverse and demanding work environment
- Computer literate, conversant with Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Good written and oral English, fluent in the dominant local language.
Condition for the position
SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people with disabilities). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate with the levels of responsibilities and experience.
Method of Application
All CVs must be sent to the following e-mail address: e.adeboye@savi-nigeria.com
All applicants must indicate at the beginning of their application the post which she/he is applying and their preferred location(s). Only CV which follows the instructions will be considered.
Please send an A4 2-page (only) CV, which gives present address and email contract details academic qualifications, a work history up to 10 years or last three (3) employers three (3) named references and a 300 word explanation as to why the candidate would like to take up the post. The site will be closed at 12.00 noon on the 9th November, 2009.