Administrative Assistant Job at Taimako Community Development Initiative

TCDI is one of the frontline National Non-governmental organizations with over a decade of experience in providing humanitarian and development services in Nigeria. It has partnered with numerous government agencies, National and International NGOs as well as UN Agencies in the design, planning, implementation, and supervision of programmes and activities aimed at improving the lives of rural and urban communities.

The organization has footprints across the focal states and has been engaging with communities through its network of field workers and volunteers. TCDI was established in 2008 and registered with the Federal Government of Nigeria under the Corporate Affairs Commission (C.A.C.), Abuja on 23rd May 2014 with registration number IT/69569 and other regulatory bodies in the focal states.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Administrative Assistant

Job Location: Sokoto
Reports To: Operations Manager / Office Manager

Purpose

• Provide essential administrative and clerical support to ensure efficient office operations and support TCDI’s program delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage office correspondence, filing systems, and document retrieval.
• Schedule meetings and prepare agendas and minutes.
• Organize and maintain office inventory and supplies.
• Support HR-related tasks (staff record keeping, onboarding logistics).
• Assist with logistics for travel, events, and bookings.
• Ensure confidentiality of organizational and beneficiary information.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration or a relevant field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in administrative support.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Qualified female and persons with disabilities candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
• The selection process for this position is competitive. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Candidates short-listed based on their online applications will have to undergo a series of online tests and interviews that allow for the identification of the most qualified person in a transparent and meritocratic manner. At the end of the process, candidates will be invited to in-person training and the best candidates will be offered a position.