The International Rescue Committee, one of the world’s largest humanitarian agencies, provides relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction support to victims of natural disaster, oppression and violent conflict in over 40 countries. The IRC is committed to bold leadership, innovation and creative partnerships. Active in public health, education, livelihoods, women’s empowerment, youth development, and protection and promotion of rights, IRC assists people from harm to home.
IRC entered Nigeria in October 2012 in response to a widespread flood disaster. Since then, the IRC has expanded its scope and size of the programs as new areas became accessible after prolonged conflict and insecurity, in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States. The IRC’s response to the humanitarian situation includes integrated health and nutrition services, reproductive health care and women protection services, Environmental Health, Child Protection, Economic Recovery and Development, Education and General Protection. The country program has a five-year strategy action plan, 2015 to 2020, that is reviewed on an annual basis. IRC’s programming in Northeast Nigeria is supported by a team of more than 650 staff
We are seeking an energetic, responsible intern to join our growing organization. In this position, you will be expected to learn the ins-and-outs of our daily routines and procedures. You will focus on learning how our organization runs.
Scope of work: The intern will support the HR/Admin department in the day-to-day management of the Abuja office. In this position the intern is expected to learn about the department’s daily administration routines and procedures while also focusing on the IRC’s overall mission.
Responsibilities:
Front Office Management:
- Answer phone inquiries, direct calls and provide basic organization information
- Greet, welcome visitors and direct them to relevant offices
- Receive mail deliveries, packages and courier, track, sort and distribute them to appropriate departments
- Maintain visitors, and staff’s registers
Administrative Support:
- Perform clerical duties, scan, photocopy and organize documents as needed
- Carry out daily “lights-out” check at close of business
- Support the Admin/travel team with staff and visitors travel activities
- Any other duties or learnings as may be assigned by supervisors including but not limited to participation in IRC initiatives, taskforces, committees, and strategic planning processes.
Position Reports to:
Administrative Officer, and Travel Officer
Other Internal and/or external contacts.
Internal: Staff members
External: IRC visitors, clients, and partners
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- Education: B.SC/B.A or HND in Public Administration/Relations, Humanities or related fields.
- Good computer skills (Excel and word).
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Work Experience: Approximately 0-1 year of relevant experience
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
- Strong sense of personal integrity.
- Strong ability to work in a team
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Thorough and organized.
- Ability to multitask.
Language Skills: Speak and write in English – recommended
This job description can be modified at any time according to changes in the IRC activities or in the context
Working Environment: The IRC is a team-work environment and requires a person who will work with colleagues from many cultural backgrounds, understand and contribute to the organization’s goals, work well as a member of a group/team, and respect the thoughts and opinions of others in the team.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
