Program & Administrative Assistant at Philanthropy and Social Development Services (PSDS)

Philanthropy & Social Development Services (PSDS) is a consultancy practice that specializes in providing advisory and administrative support to non-profit and business organizations; including private and public corporations. Since its establishment in 2012, PSDS has led various projects and initiatives across various sectors in Nigeria and abroad, providing quality service to its robust clientele at the highest ethical standard.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Program & Administrative Assistant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and overseeing programs and events
• Assist with the preparation of proposals, presentations, reports and other technical documents
• Assist in overseeing the organization and program budget
• Assist in preparing financial reports
• Participate in fundraising activities
• Conduct program and fundraising researches
• Create a newsletter and other bulk correspondence to stakeholders
• Handle clerical tasks including copying, scanning, printing
• Monitor office supplies and make orders as needed
• Develop and maintain program databases
• Ensure that paper and computer files are accurate, complete and current
• Place and answer telephone calls
• Review all incoming correspondence; identify urgent matters, and ensure that all correspondence is handled expeditiously
• Prepare other routine correspondence
• Maintain organization and project calendar and monitor deadlines
• Send out reminders of impending meetings
• Attend and take minutes at board meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must have completed NYSC SKILLS
• Excellent verbal communication, writing and editorials skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent time-management skills
• Exhibits ability to multitask
• Entrepreneurial and creative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and other computer and web-based information technologies
• Passionate about producing quality work
• Eager to learn.

Salary / Benefits

• Starting salary for this position will be commensurate with the appointee’s background and experience.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2021.