PROGRAM ASSISTANT Job at Nutrition International
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ORGANIZATION: NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL NI
POSITION: PROGRAM ASSISTANT
LOCATION: ABUJA, NIGERIA
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: NOT SPECIFIED
SALARY: ₦12,635,436 – ₦14,500,000 PER ANNUM
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 25 SEPTEMBER 2026
ABOUT NUTRITION INTERNATIONAL
Nutrition International NI, formerly known as the Micronutrient Initiative, is a Canadian-based international non-governmental organization dedicated to improving the health and nutrition of mothers, children, and adolescents.
With a global team of more than 400 people working across 13 offices in 11 countries, Nutrition International focuses on transforming the lives of people who need it most through improved nutrition.
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Assistant will provide high-quality programme, project coordination, and administrative support to facilitate the effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of Nutrition International programmes.
The role involves supporting grants, contracts, procurement, meetings, budgets, documentation, travel arrangements, project activities, and general programme operations while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, donor requirements, and internal procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Program Officers with documentation required for programme activities in accordance with the Program Finance Processes and Procedures Manual.
- Prepare and process grant agreements, contracts, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, travel authorizations, travel letters, project extensions, amendments, and close-out documentation.
- Lead the preparation of contracting documents, including P-REQs, PRFs, Project Closure Sheets, draft contracts in CLM, and travel letters.
- Support programme activity implementation through field travel, participant registration, attendance lists, and participant payment documentation.
- Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, trainings, and field activities.
- Arrange participant registration, travel logistics, and payment documentation.
- Support procurement and logistics activities, including sourcing quotations and preparing procurement documents.
- Arrange vehicle hire and liaise with vendors in line with procurement policies.
- Obtain competitive quotations, maintain procurement records, follow up with suppliers, and ensure timely delivery of approved goods and services.
- Assist the line manager with scheduling programme meetings and attend meetings to take detailed notes when required.
- Support effective programme documentation, coordination, and reporting.
- Contribute to ensuring that programme activities are implemented efficiently and within approved procedures and timelines.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or another related field from a recognized university, or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience.
- 3–5 years of relevant administrative and programme support experience.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience working with databases is an added advantage.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to new situations within an organization.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: ₦12,635,436 – ₦14,500,000 per annum.
Nutrition International offers a competitive market-based compensation package with benefits that include:
Health benefits
Pension plan
Flexible working hours
Vacation
Learning and development opportunities
Health and wellness support
Collaborative and engaging work environment
APPLICATION DEADLINE
25 SEPTEMBER 2026
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications online through the Nutrition International recruitment portal.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Applicants should carefully review the position requirements and submit their applications before the stated deadline.
