Project Officer

Abax Professional ServicesLagosroam-ngpublished 10/19/2026

Your tasks

  • Maintain an organised filing system for physical and electronic documents, including contracts, correspondence, invoices, receipts, reports and programme records.
  • Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, telephone calls, emails and routine enquiries.
  • Maintain office supplies, equipment and inventory records, and coordinate procurement requests.
  • Schedule meetings, prepare agendas and minutes, track action points and follow up on outstanding tasks.
  • Assist in preparing programme budgets, activity estimates and administrative expenditure plans.
  • Record and track income, expenditure, reimbursements, advances and payments, maintaining appropriate supporting documentation.
  • Maintain petty cash records where authorised and reconcile transactions in line with organisational procedures.
  • Support the preparation of financial summaries, expense reports and documentation required for internal reviews, audits and donor reporting.
  • Follow up on invoices, receipts, payment approvals and outstanding financial records.
  • Support procurement processes by obtaining quotations, documenting purchases and maintaining vendor records.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for programmes.
  • Coordinate venues, participant registration, training materials, attendance sheets, refreshments, transport arrangements and other approved logistics.
  • Support communication with facilitators, schools, participants, partners and service providers before, during and after programme activities.
  • Maintain programme databases, participant records, activity schedules and supporting documentation.
  • Assist with the collection of programme data, feedback forms, attendance records and activity reports.
  • Support post-event documentation, including activity reports, expense reconciliation and lessons learned.
  • Draft and proofread routine emails, letters, memos, meeting minutes and other administrative communications.
  • Support the preparation and circulation of programme announcements, invitations and follow-up messages.
  • Respond promptly and courteously to enquiries and escalate issues requiring management attention.
  • Support the maintenance of contact databases and stakeholder engagement records.
  • Maintain an organisational calendar of meetings, programme activities, deadlines and key events.
  • Support management in coordinating day-to-day tasks and monitoring administrative priorities.
  • Handle organisational information responsibly and comply with data protection, safeguarding and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

  • Minimum of an OND/HND or bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Office Management or a related discipline.
  • Background or additional training in Education, Educational Management, Development Studies or Project Management.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in office administration, accounts support, operations or project administration.
  • Experience in an NGO, nonprofit, educational institution or development programme is an added advantage.
  • Basic accounting knowledge, numerical accuracy, record-keeping and ability to track expenditure.
  • Experience with bookkeeping tools, budget monitoring or financial reporting.
  • Ability to manage correspondence, filing systems, schedules, documentation and routine office processes.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft professional emails, letters and reports.
  • Experience coordinating training sessions, workshops, conferences or other educational events.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and online collaboration tools.