Administrative Assistant Vacancy at Lafiya Nigeria

Location: Kano State
Salary: ₦275,000 – ₦300,000 gross per month
Employment Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026

About Lafiya Nigeria

Lafiya is committed to making contraception accessible to everyone who needs it, regardless of where they live. Through its network of female health professionals, known as Lafiya Sisters, the organisation provides contraceptive information and services to underserved communities.

Lafiya currently operates across six states in Nigeria, manages over 600 Lafiya Sisters, and has supported more than 800,000 women through its community-based approach.

Position Overview

Lafiya is recruiting an energetic, proactive, and versatile Administrative Assistant to support its office operations and administrative activities in Kano.

The successful candidate will help maintain a clean, secure, and well-organised office, welcome visitors, manage documents and physical mail, and provide administrative support for field events and training activities.

Key Responsibilities

Office and Facility Management

Open and prepare the office before staff arrive and ensure it is securely locked at the end of the day.
Maintain a clean, organised, and welcoming office environment.
Monitor electricity, backup power, internet services, and other utilities.
Coordinate repairs and maintenance of office facilities, furniture, lighting, and plumbing.
Ensure adequate supplies of drinking water, pantry items, and hygiene essentials.

Document Management and Record Keeping

Handle printing, photocopying, scanning, and document preparation.
Digitise physical documents, forms, receipts, and invoices.
Maintain organised physical and digital filing systems.
Manage official letters, parcels, courier packages, and other correspondence.
Deliver and collect official documents from government offices and external partners.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education and Experience

Diploma, National Diploma (ND), or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Office Management, Public Administration, or a related discipline.
1–3 years of experience in administrative support, front-desk operations, hospitality, or office management.

Technical Skills

Proficiency in using printers, scanners, and digital filing tools.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, including Word, Docs, Excel, and Sheets.
Familiarity with digital signature platforms such as DocuSign and travel management portals.
Knowledge of task management platforms and automation workflows is an added advantage.

Additional Competencies

Strong communication and organisational skills.
Excellent time management and ability to prioritise multiple tasks.
A polite, professional, and welcoming attitude towards visitors and colleagues.
Willingness to handle both physical and administrative duties.
Willingness and ability to travel to other states to support field activities and training.

Benefits

40 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of national holidays.
Fully paid 16 weeks of parental leave.
Laptop, phone, and communications data allowance.
Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) insurance.
Travel reimbursements.
Access to a co-working space.
Opportunity to work closely with a collaborative and impact-driven leadership team.

Recruitment Process

Stage 1: Application and Assessment
Submit your CV and complete a 40-minute multiple-choice assessment.

Stage 2: Test Task
Complete a practical task expected to take 1–3 hours.

Stage 3: Interview
Attend a one-hour interview. Candidates will receive the interview questions in advance and will have an opportunity to ask questions.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the link below:

Application Link

Full Job Description

Deadline: 20 October 2026