ILO Finance and Administrative Assistant Job 2026 in Nigeria: G5 Position in Adamawa State
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is inviting applications for a Finance and Administrative Assistant (G5) to support its social protection programme in Nigeria. The position is associated with the Consolidating Action for Social Protection in Nigeria (CASPIN) project, which aims to strengthen social protection systems, institutional capacity and service delivery in Adamawa and Borno States.
The role is advertised for Yola, Adamawa State, and offers a one-year fixed-term contract under the ILO’s technical cooperation arrangements.
Application deadline: 22 October 2026.
About the ILO Opportunity
The ILO is a United Nations agency dedicated to promoting decent work, labour rights and social justice. Through the CASPIN project, the organisation works with government institutions, employers’ and workers’ organisations, civil society and development partners to improve the coordination and implementation of social protection programmes.
The project receives support through the SEPIN-SUSI programme, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development and the European Union.
The successful candidate will provide financial, administrative and logistical support to ensure that project activities are implemented in accordance with ILO policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
The Finance and Administrative Assistant will support the National Project Coordinator and other project personnel with financial management, procurement, reporting and administration.
Responsibilities include:
- Supporting project planning and monitoring documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and procedures.
- Preparing purchase orders, collecting quotations and assisting with service contracts and partner agreements.
- Processing financial transactions and checking supporting documentation.
- Maintaining financial records, spreadsheets, databases and expenditure reports.
- Assisting with budgets, expenditure forecasts, budget revisions and resource monitoring.
- Preparing financial and administrative reports for project management, donors and audits.
- Arranging travel, accommodation, visas, meetings, workshops and conferences.
- Responding to routine payment and budget enquiries.
- Maintaining official records and filing systems.
- Providing administrative and financial support to project staff and consultants.
The role requires attention to detail, sound judgement, confidentiality and the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Eligibility Requirements
Education
Applicants must have completed secondary school education and received formal training in accounting, finance or an administrative field.
Professional experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible financial and administrative work experience is required, together with some training in an administrative field.
Experience in donor-funded projects, the United Nations system or an international NGO is an advantage. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is also desirable.
Language requirements
Excellent command of English is required. A good working knowledge of French is an advantage.
Additional competencies
Candidates should demonstrate:
- Knowledge of financial and administrative rules and procedures.
- Ability to maintain financial records and prepare accounting reports.
- Analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other relevant office software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ethical conduct, discretion and the ability to handle confidential information.
Job Details
- Organisation: International Labour Organization (ILO)
- Position: Finance and Administrative Assistant
- Grade: G5
- Vacancy number: DC/ABUJA/GS/2026/05
- Job ID: 13847
- Duty location: Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria
- Contract: One-year fixed-term technical cooperation appointment
- Publication date: 15 October 2026
- Application deadline: 22 October 2026, midnight local time
The vacancy notice does not specify a salary amount. External appointments are normally made at the first step of the grade, subject to ILO practice and applicable local recruitment criteria.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must complete the online application form through the official ILO recruitment system. Applicants should review the vacancy requirements and ensure their qualifications and experience match the stated criteria.
APPLY ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
The recruitment process is subject to the ILO’s applicable rules for technical cooperation appointments. Such appointments do not guarantee renewal or conversion to another type of ILO contract.
Deadline: 22 October 2026.
The ILO does not charge fees at any stage of recruitment. Applicants should use official ILO channels and disregard fraudulent requests for payment or bank account information
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