Overview
The Technical Administration & Liaison Officer supports the Deputy Director by ensuring smooth administrative and logistical operations, maintaining compliance with regulations, and strengthening engagement with government stakeholders in Northwest Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with NRC/NIF policies, procedures, and legal frameworks.
- Provide administrative, logistical, and liaison support to Zamfara (Northwest) operations.
- Maintain effective filing and documentation systems.
- Support process improvement initiatives.
- Ensure smooth day-to-day office operations.
- Monitor administrative and logistics-related procurements and budgets.
- Coordinate travel, accommodation, and transport logistics.
- Uphold ethical standards and confidentiality.
- Represent NIF positively in interactions with stakeholders.
- Support coordination activities and reporting.
- Manage procurement processes.
- Support budget preparation and monitor administrative expenses.
- Supervise administrative staff and/or manage car hire drivers.
- Organize logistics for meetings, trainings, and workshops.
- Process and monitor payments, invoices, and financial documentation.
- Maintain office inventory and ensure timely restocking of supplies.
- Ensure accurate filing systems for procurement, contracts, and compliance documents.
- Draft and submit correspondence to government agencies.
- Ensure all logistics activities comply with NRC policies and security protocols.
- Coordinate logistics needs with program and NRC teams.
- Oversee vehicle management, maintenance, and fuel monitoring.
- Arrange travel and accommodation for staff and guests within the Northwest.
- Manage car hire and movement logistics.
- Serve as focal point for travel bookings and coordination with logistics teams.
- Support engagement with Zamfara State government authorities and agencies.
- Track and report regulatory and policy developments affecting INGOs in the Northwest.
- Ensure timely submission of required government reports.
- Maintain records of official correspondence and approvals.
- Attend meetings with government stakeholders to facilitate operations.
- Build and maintain relationships with key authorities.
- Contribute to strategic engagement, advocacy, and coordination efforts.
- Support preparation of briefings, policy analyses, and reports.
- Provide feedback and technical input to improve administrative, logistics, and liaison systems.
Required Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Logistics, Admin, or Liaison Officer in a humanitarian or recovery context. Experience working in complex and volatile environments. Proven track record of delivering results in similar roles. Experience engaging with senior government stakeholders is an advantage.
Qualifications
Degree or Diploma in Administration, Management, or a related field.
