Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant – Global Peace Development (GPD)

Global Peace Development (GPD) is a national NGO (founded in 2002) dedicated to peacebuilding, governance, and community health in Nigeria. They are currently expanding their operations in Kano State and are looking for an organized Administrative Assistant to manage office operations and support their mission.

 Role Overview

• Position: Administrative Assistant

• Location: Kano State, Nigeria

• Application Deadline: January 31, 2026

• Reporting To: State Coordinator

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 Key Responsibilities

1. Office Operations & Logistics

• Facility Management: Ensure office equipment is functional and the workspace is well-maintained.

• Event Coordination: Organize logistics for workshops, trainings, and town hall meetings.

• Travel Management: Coordinate flights, vehicles, and accommodations for staff and consultants.

• Correspondence: Manage official telephone lines and track all incoming/outgoing mail.

2. Human Resources & Reporting

• Recruitment Support: Assist in organizing interviews and onboarding new staff.

• Time Tracking: Maintain attendance registers and monthly punctuality tracking sheets.

• Documentation: Record and circulate minutes for all management and program meetings.

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3. Program Support

• Grant Sourcing: Actively search for grant opportunities online.

• Proposal Development: Provide administrative data and documentation to support the proposal writing team.

 Qualifications and Experience

• Education: BA/BSc/HND in Business Administration or a related discipline.

• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in an administrative or office management role.

• Skills: * Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.

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Method of Application

Interested candidates should combine their CV and Cover Letter into a single PDF document.

• Email to: procurement@globalpeacedev.org

• Subject Line: Use the format: Admin Assistant – Kano State

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 Security & Verification Note

You previously asked if these roles ask for money. To confirm:

• GPD does not ask for money. This is a legitimate NGO registered in Nigeria (RC: 14758).

• Official Emails: All correspondence for this role uses the official globalpeacedev.org domain.

• Warning: If you receive any email asking for a “processing fee” or “medical fee” before an interview, it is a scam.

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