Front Desk/Program Assistant at Youth Empowerment and Development Initiative (YEDI)

YEDI is a local nigerian NGO and a non profit arm of a consulting company, Coxswain Social Investment plus (CSI+). YEDI was created in November 2011 and has experienced significant growth and traction since its creation.

YEDI is dedicated to introduce effective or innovative development approaches that have been trialed and tested elsewhere on the continent to the Nigerian settings. The programmes and projects adopted by the organization focus on educating, empowering and inspiring the development of children and youth. 

Currently YEDI has a principal program called Grazrutsoka, a model coming from South Africa and implemented in more than 18 coountries on the african continent since its creation in 2001. Grazrutsoka is a sports for development program that uses football as a vehicle to raise HIV/AIDS and malaria awareness towards children and youth and provide them with life and coping skills. It was introduced in Nigeria end of 2011 in Lagos with very good uptake and success and expanded into other states including Ogun and Akwa ibom and most recenty Abuja towards the end of 2016. 



Job Title:  Front Desk/Program Assistant
Job Location: Abuja
About the position 
YEDI commenced operation in its Abuja office early 2017 and is currently accepting applications from young and enthusiastic persons interested in youth empowerment and health awareness while fully embracing the challenges of working in a dynamic and creative environment with lots of opportunities and tractions.

The Front Desk/Program Assistant is overall responsible for providing administrative, operational and programe support to the YEDI Abuja team. 


Performance objectives
The position is performance based, the candidate’s success will be defined by his/her ability to:
Perform to the best of his/her abilities all duties and functions reasonably assigned to him/her by or on behalf of YEDI in connection with its programs and activities. 
Use the assets of the company entrusted to him/her with the utmost care, as well as be true and faithful to YEDI in all dealings and transactions whatsoever relating to its business and interests. 

Key Tasks and Main Responsibilities:

• – Provide office support services in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness 
• – Receive, direct and relay telephone messages and deliver mails
• – Direct guest to the appropriate staff member
• – Maintain the general filing system and file all correspondence
• – Assist in the planning and preparation of meetings, conferences and conference telephone calls
• – Support the programs department in terms of Coach Support Visit and Monitoring & Evaluation. 
• – Monitor the use of office supplies and equipment
• – Report on the inventory & staff registry
• – Greet, assist and/or direct students, visitors and the general public
• – Support and assist other staff as may be requested
• – Perform other related duties as required

Qualification and skills required:

• – Bsc., HND or Eqivalent and 1-2 years of work experience (Experience in NGOs, Foundation) will be an advantage
• – Motivated and passionate about the vision, mission and values of YED(.
• – Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills
• – Exceptional written, oral, presentation and persuasive skills
• – Personal integrity and credibility
• – Strong and co-operative team player
• – Ability to build networks and create connections
• – Proven ability to prioritise and highly organised
• – Prior working experience in public or private schools or education sector in Nigeria a strong advantage
• – Experience with Grazrutsoka program, sports/soccer clubs and/or volunteering an asset

Remuneration:
Remuneration will be based on candidates qualifications and documented salary history.


How to Apply
Please forward your CV, writing sample and a letter of motivation to: recruitment@yedinaija.org and edith@yedinaija.org. 


Deadline: 17th April, 2017