Jireh Doo Foundation Recruitment for Administrative Intern

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a registered Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), founded in Makurdi, Benue State in 2003 by Josephine Habba and became operational that same year. The journey started with reaching out to the underserved in the Makurdi, Benue State which included single mothers, their children, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Orphans, and Vulnerable Children, young people who had no direction, Displaced Persons due to natural and man-made causes, as well as advocating for policies that favored these target groups. The work JDF was doing was so impactful that other both National and International Nongovernmental organizations wanted to one level of partnership or the other.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Administrative Intern

Job 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.
• Assist with preparing and organizing materials for meetings and presentations.
• Provide administrative support to various departments as needed.
• 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 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.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter and CV to: apply4jdfjobs@gmail.com using the Job Position 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.