About the opportunity
The International Labour Organization (ILO) Country Office in Abuja is seeking a Finance and Administrative Assistant to support the implementation of the Consolidating Action for Social Protection in Nigeria (CASPIN) project. The project builds on ILO’s experience in strengthening inclusive and rights-based social protection systems, focusing on Adamawa and Borno States. The incumbent will provide administrative, logistical, and financial backstopping to project staff and consultants, manage transactions in the ILO’s ERP system (IRIS), and assist in budget preparation and financial reporting.
Salary and benefits
- One-year fixed-term contract at grade G5
- Appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade in conformity with existing ILO practice
Who can apply?
- Completion of secondary school education with formal training in accounting and/or finance and administrative field
- At least five years of progressively responsible financial and administrative work
- Some training in an administrative field
- Excellent command of English; good working knowledge of French is an advantage
Required documents
- Online application form completed via the ILO Jobs website
When to apply
- Publication date: 15 October 2026
- Application deadline (midnight local time): 22 October 2026
How to apply
- Visit the ILO Jobs website
- Complete the online application form before the deadline
Additional information
- Vacancy number: DC/ABUJA/GS/2026/05
- Job ID: 13847
- Department: RO-Africa
- Organization Unit: CO-Abuja
- Location: Abuja / Yola, Adamawa State
- Contract type: Fixed Term
- Technical cooperation appointments are not expected to lead to a career in the ILO and carry no expectation of renewal or conversion
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong background in financial and administrative support with at least five years of relevant experience.
- Familiarity with UN systems, international NGOs, or donor-funded projects.
- Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems like IRIS.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a one-year fixed-term technical cooperation contract with no inherent expectation of career continuity or conversion within the ILO.
- Candidates must be prepared to work locally in Yola, Adamawa State, Nigeria.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides an excellent opportunity for experienced finance and administrative professionals to contribute to impactful social protection and development cooperation initiatives within the United Nations system in Nigeria.
Our take
Applicants with solid administrative and accounting backgrounds who are eager to support UN-backed development projects in Nigeria should seriously consider applying before the October 2026 deadline.
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