American University of Nigeria Career Opportunities

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Office Assistant

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Finance / Admin.
Employment Status: Full Time (Project)
Report to (Supervisor): Finance Officer
Supervises: Cleaners

Job Summary

• This position is a local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Position Background

• The Office Assistant will Provide general administrative and clerical support to the project during training and workshops. He will also provide logistical support by arranging program logistics needs.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support in the coordination of office management, activities, and programs in the project office.
• Carry out the filing of relevant materials and project documents.
• Coordinate transport of training equipment and materials to venues ready for use.
• Tracking project pending actions, including following up/reminding concerned staff.
• Update project operations files and staff contact list.
• Providing logistics and other support to program implementation
• Provide administrative support to program teams based in the project communities.
• Tracking and ensuring participants in training events sign attendance.
• Conducting and reporting pre-training venue inspections and work with hotel staff to prepare venues as required.
• Any other duty as may be required from time to time by the supervisor.

Position Requirements

• Degree in Social, Business Management, Public Administration, or equivalents.
• Minimum 2 years relevant work experience with an NGO.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Apply Now

Job Title: Youth Engagement Assistant

Location: Mubi, Adamawa
Department: Program
Employment Status: Full Time (Project)
Report to (Supervisor): Program Officers
Supervises: None
Slot: 2 Positions

Job Summary

• This position is a local position and opens to indigenous and/or legal residents of Nigeria.

Position Background

• The Youth Engagement Assistant will support the development and leading of youth activities. The intent of this position is to represent the voice and needs of beneficiary youths.
• H/she will support for young people to facilitate their involvement in the planning and development of a system of care model, and to promote positive youth leadership.

Primary Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the project team, support the program team to determine the most appropriate route for advisory recruitment including identification of potential beneficiary youth.
• Assist in the preparation, maintenance, and acquisition of relevant documentation, files, and records, ensuring rigorous protection of beneficiary information.
• Assist in the development and distribution of educational and informational materials to increase the awareness of the beneficiary youths and host community.
• Support in ensuring youth-driven activities occurs to increase engagement in the system of care development.
• Ensure consistent, close relationships with other youth-serving community agencies and organizations.
• Attend local project meetings and training, as needed, to promote the Circles of Care program.
• Any other duty as may be required from time to time by the Project Director.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Conflict Management, Social Sciences, Public or Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Previous work experience with an INGO is a plus.
• Computer skills, especially office packages and outlook.
• Written and oral proficiency in English and local Hausa Language (required).
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in conflict and community engagement programs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Description of Benefits

• Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and job classification as approved by the University.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Apply Now

Note

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUN is an equal opportunity employer and strives to provide a culturally diverse workforce; we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race creed, colour, nationality, origin, age, sex, religion and marital status. For information on AUN, visit our Web site at: www.aun.edu.ng

Application Deadline: Not Specified.