Position: Administrative Assistant

Location : Yaounde/Bertoua/Ngaoundere -Cameroon

Duration: One year

Reports to: Country Director

Introduction

Nascent Solutions, Inc. (Nascent) is an international humanitarian and development non-profit organization founded in 2004. The mission of the organization is to build capacity for vulnerable people, especially women and youth in rural Africa for self-sufficiency.

Nascent is seeking a qualified Administrative Assistant to provide high quality support to the implementation of a UNHCR funded program designed to prevent Sexual and Gender Based Violcence among refugee populations in the Adamaoua and East Regions of Cameroon.

Specific Duties

• Ensure adherence to office procedures and guidelines to ensure smooth and efficient business operations
• Support project staff and activities
• Monitor and follow up on issues and priorities; handle incoming correspondence and internal and external queries; draft and handle routine correspondence.
• Orient project staff at all levels regarding organizational policies, administrative procedures, work guidelines, and ethics.
• Plan and manage support services and resources to meet the needs of the programs.
• Independently monitor and review work programs and schedules.
• Serve as the first point of contact for human resources transactions and administration in consultation with the immediate supervisors

Qualification, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of an associate degree in relevant field.
• A good knowledge of accounting or bookkeeping will be a plus.
• Proficiency in information technology skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to establish and maintain excellent work relations in a team environment.
• Proven skills in delivering work through efficient and effective planning and administration,
• Ability to handle concurrent activities, prioritize work, and work well under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• French and English language competency required

Interested candidates are advised to send their resume and cover letter in MS Word to admin@nascents.org by COB November 30, 2013.

About Nascent Solution

Nascent is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally-protected characteristic.