Program Assistant (PA)

Job description

The PA reports to country director: Responsibilities: Provide logistical and administrative support before, during and after program events. Assist in the collection of data for monitoring and evaluation of the organization’s activities. Responsible for filing and keeping program records. Conduct research. Assist in the collection of data for monitoring and evaluation of organization’s activities. Proof-reading and editing, for grammar and style, correspondence and documents before signatures. Set up meetings and appointments and prepare files with background materials. University degree in governance, development, social sciences or project management. Not less than 2 years experience in a similar positions or work with a reputable company. Experience in design, monitoring and evaluating democratic governance programs. Computer proficiency in Microsoft. Good writing skills. An international non-governmental organization currently implementing a program to improve the participation of key Nigerian stakeholders in electoral and political processes is looking for Nigerian citizens to fill positions within its offices in Abuja, Nigeria. These stakeholders include: political parties, election authorities, media and underrepresented groups such as women, youth and persons with disabilities. The specific objectives of its program are to strengthen capacity of domestic observers and party agents to monitor and state process. Enhance the democratic role and use of new and traditional media in the political process.