Job Summary

• The Office Assistant/Cleaner is responsible for a variety of office support duties and to carry out the cleaning function for the organisation.

Duties and Responsibilities
Cleaning:

• Perform cleaning functions as required, including washing, sweeping, dusting, vacuum-cleaning, and polishing.
• Clean surfaces, including floors, furniture, walls, doors, windows, carpets, curtains, washroom towels consistently.
• Keep office rooms, kitchen, and toilets clean and hygienic.
• Maintain and clean all cleaning equipment utilized.
• Empty and clean wastepaper baskets; transporting waste material to designated collection points.
• Ensure that the office compound is clean.
• Always ensure cleanliness of facilities and report any instances of damage and mismanagement to the Admin Manager.
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations are followed by all staff and visitors.

Administrative Duties:

• Answer, screen and forward any incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed.
• Receive and serve visitors by greeting, welcoming, directing and announcing them appropriately.
• Prepare refreshments for visitors and for staff during meetings.
• Arrange for meetings by securing refreshments.
• Scanning, photocopying, and filing documents.
• Supporting departmental staff by conducting research and compiling data upon request.
• Managing inventory of office supplies, by making requisitions for kitchen sundries and office stationery monthly and ensuring adequate stock. Submit requests for all utilities needed early to the Admin Manager.
• Ensure that the office is constantly running with enough toiletries, washroom, general office (e.g., door mats and dusters) and kitchen accessories.
• Report all deficiencies and faults in area of operation to Admin Manager in due time.
• Assist with general filling.
• Assists with printing photocopying and preparation of materials needed for training, meetings, seminars/ workshop.
• Make adjustments and conduct minor repairs.
• Perform light accounting duties as requested by Finance staff.
• Accountable for all office equipment to him/her.
• Any other general administrative duties as will be assigned from time to time.

Logistics:

• Assist in handling logistics as directed by the Admin Manager or senior staff.
• Receive and sort office letter/deliveries/couriers.
• Distributing office letters to partner institutions.
• Receiving office letters, opening, sorting, and distributing to the appropriate staff.
• Assist in scheduling travel arrangements for staff.

Education and Qualifications

• Completion of at least Secondary education.
• At least one year working experience in a similar position.
• Ability to work with computers.
• Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Secretarial/ office management background will be an added advantage
• Proficient in spoken and written English.

Competencies and Skills Required:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask/work well under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Must have an eye for details.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to use modern office equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow simple written and oral directions
• Ability to use appropriate initiative as may be required in a given situation.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to identify and organize resources needed to accomplish tasks.

Personal Attributes Required for Appointment:

• Highest Standards of Ethics, Integrity, and Professionalism; Honest and Trustworthy; Confidential; Patient; Positive Attitude and Behaviour; Paying Attention to Details; Self-motivated; Resourceful.

Salary
N30,000 – N35,000 monthly.