Job Opportunity: Field Support Assistant (Northwest) at INSO
The International NGO Safety Organization (INSO), a British charity dedicated to supporting aid worker safety, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Field Support Assistant (FSA) for our Northwest operations.
About INSO:
INSO provides free safety services to registered NGOs, including real-time incident tracking, analytical reports, safety data and mapping, crisis management support, staff orientations, and training.
Position Details:
• Job Title: Field Support Assistant (Northwest)
• Locations: Katsina and Sokoto, Nigeria
• Job Type: Full-time
• Reporting To: Safety Advisor NW, with technical reporting to the Operations Manager
Overall Purpose of Role:
The FSA will support the Field Support Officer in HR, Administration, Logistics, and Finance functions.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Finance:
• Support petty cash transactions and reconciliation.
• Maintain records for operational advances, tracking open amounts and collecting supporting documents.
• Assist in timely payments and ensure document completeness.
• Manage bank transactions and submissions.
• Support monthly cash requirement estimates.
• Logistics, Procurement, and Operations:
• Assist in small procurement activities.
• Coordinate logistics for project-related events.
• Ensure compliance with procurement SOPs.
• Prepare purchase and payment requests, updating procurement tracker.
• Support in identifying vendors, collecting quotes, and issuing purchase orders.
• Manage office resources, assets, and equipment.
• Maintain the field office asset register and support asset verification.
• Monitor equipment, facilities, and vehicle maintenance.
• Support stock management.
• General:
• Ensure staff awareness of local regulations.
• Ensure compound maintenance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
• Essential:
• A Degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent English and native language skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in MS Excel.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure.
• Personal Attributes:
• Respectful, open-minded, and self-confident.
• Good time management skills.
INSO’s Safeguarding Policy:
INSO is committed to safe recruitment and will ensure compliance with our Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.
Terms & Conditions:
• This is a full-time position based in Sokoto, supporting Katsina, with possible travel within Nigeria.
Application Closing Date: February 2nd, 2025.
Method of Application:
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [jobs@nga.ngosafety.org](mailto:jobs@nga.ngosafety.org) using “Field Support Assistant NW” as the subject of the email.
