Administrative Coordinator at Sightsavers

About the role

• The Reaching the Last Mile Africa (RLM) programme is a significant, intricate initiative spanning multiple countries and years, dedicated to eradicating onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis (OV and LF).
• The primary objective of this position is to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the RLM programme.
• This will be achieved by coordinating administrative and support systems, procedures, and sub-teams essential for the programme’s management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure professional support for all external NTD meetings with donors and international partners, including logistics, room bookings, agendas, slides, recording, virtual participation, and minute documentation and distribution.
• Coordinate support for regular internal RLM meetings, such as bi-weekly calls, by managing invites, agendas, and minutes.
• Assist with large-scale events organised by RLM, including drafting and sending invites, liaising with the event organisation team, and supporting agenda and materials development.
• Assemble information for presentations, communications, and reports, and manage internal document storage systems (Microsoft SharePoint and Teams).
• Support the RLM team, NTDs Directorate, and Institutional Funding Team in compiling key donor milestone reports and other programme outputs, coordinating reviews, presentation, and distribution.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to the RLM Systems Strengthening Committee, including liaising with members, scheduling meetings, preparing slides, taking minutes, and ensuring follow-up on action points.
• Provide travel support to the Executive Director, Deputy Director and SPO where requested.  Accurately handle all travel arrangements, including hotel reservation, flight reservations and ticket purchases, visas and other immigration requirements

Skills and Experience

• The Administrative Coordinator is a highly organised and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in administrative support and coordination. This individual excels in managing multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring efficient meeting logistics, and supporting large-scale events. Proficiency in using Microsoft SharePoint and Teams for document management is essential, along with excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with various stakeholders. The Coordinator is adept at compiling reports, managing consultancy agreements, and providing comprehensive travel support.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

• Relevant qualification in Administration, Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant experience in an administrative role within a reputable INGO or similar organisation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable:

• Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to express information clearly and concisely.
• Tenacity to persevere with objectives until they are accomplished.
• Strong team working skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with various stakeholders
• Proficiency in speaking French is desirable.