Project Assistant

CBM (registered as CBM Christoffel-Blindenmission Christian Blind Mission e.V.) is an international development organisation committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the persons communities of the world. Based on our Christian values and more than 100 years of professional expertise, we address poverty as a cause and a consequence of disability. We work in partnership to create an inclusive society for all.

To keep pace with the growth of the Nigeria Country Office, we are looking for a Project Assistant. The work hours for this position is 40 hours/week.

This position is only filled locally. With contractual conditions of the respective country. An expatriation is not intended.

• Support the Project team to meet project requirements against established budget allocations and reporting requirements.
• Provide logistical and administrative support to project implementation.
• Coordinate communication and facilitate sharing of information across country program units.
• Support the Project Manager in effective and efficient management of the new onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis elimination project in the assigned state in Nigeria.
• Conduct site visits as needed to project sites to support State Ministry of Health teams and other partners in project activities.
• Maintain data and reports on routine project activities and report back to Project Manager on a frequent basis.
• Support reporting requirements from donors and other stakeholders.
• Support project team in maintaining accurate information for reporting to donors and supporting other day to day operational needs.
• Support routine budget monitoring and periodic budget reviews (annual, quarterly, etc.)
• Support the project team in organizing workshops, training programmes, and related project events at the state or national level, as needs arise.
• Provide administration and communications support to the team, under the guidance of the Project Manager.
• Ensure that the project abides by CBM procedures and requirements.

• A passion to make a difference for improving the life of people with disabilities.
• A relevant academic degree (Social sciences, International development, Project Management, Public health or Biological Sciences).
• Two years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, M&E and preparation of reports for institutional donors.
• Sound working knowledge of key issues surrounding NTDs in both a local and global contextExcellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of local language spoken in assigned state, a plus.
• Proven administrative skills.
• Strong numeracy with ability to analyse and manage data.
• Computer literacy (MS office).
• Identification with the values and mandate of CBM

• A meaningful position with a lot of creative freedom in the world's leading organisation in the field of Disability Inclusive Development.
• A fair salary and other social benefits based on the local conditions in the country you apply for.
• An approachable, agile organisation with self-reliant people in a diverse and collegial team and great team spirit.