Administrative Assistant, BeniPoule Project
Details of employment
Details of the publication
Posted on October 30, 2026
Location
Locations Showing a location Benin/Cotonou
Cotonou, Coastal, BEN
Programs
Full-time
Description
Job Title: Administrative Assistant, BeniPoule Project
Location Cotonou, Benin
Project: Beni Chicken
Supervisor: Deputy Project Manager
Presentation of Technoserve
Education / Qualifications
TechnoServe is an organization whose mission is to collaborate with men and women driven by the entrepreneurial spirit to build in developing countries, farms, companies and sectors of activity efficient and competitive. We are a non-profit NGO that fights poverty by facilitating individuals’ access to information, skills, capital and markets. TechnoServe’s mission is to collaborate with men and women, driven by the spirit of entrepreneurship to build in developing countries, farms, companies and sectors of activity efficient and competitive.
Presentation of BeniPoule
BeniPoule is an initiative for the systemic transformation of the poultry sector in Benin, funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of Benin. Pays-Bas. It is implemented by TechnoServe Benin and aims to sustainably improve the competitiveness, structuring and inclusiveness of the poultry sector for the benefit of actors in the value chain. – from producers to processors and service providers.
Job overview
The role of the Administrative Assistant is to assist the Deputy Project Manager and provide operational support in the implementation of project activities. He/She is responsible for setting up the logistics necessary for the effective execution of the BeniPoule project, monitoring administrative and operational systems to facilitate the success of the project and the achievement of objectives.
Responsibilities
General administrative responsibilities-
Support the preparation and transmission of payment files, invoices and supporting documents related to the Finance department
Contribute to the update of the program’s financial commitment tracking system
Logistic responsibilities
Coordinate the logistics of workshops, trainings, institutional meetings and programmatic events (room reservations, catering, transport, accommodation) in conjunction with the department of operations
Under the supervision of the Deputy Project Manager, follow up on invitations and confirmations for activities involving institutional actors, in coordination with the person in charge of the component concerned
Coordinate the reception of equipment and ensure its distribution to field teams
Monitor and support, as necessary, the provision of logistical resources (vehicles, office equipment, field equipment), in coordination with the Operations Manager
Consolidate and communicate the logistical needs of field staff and follow up with the Operations team
Formulate and monitor the evolution of purchase requests and invoice processing, in collaboration with the Operations Department
Documentation
Under the supervision of the Deputy Project Manager, ensure that the program's documentary library (Shared Drive) is maintained.
Other responsibilities
Main duties
Perform any other duties related to the duties of the position and at the request of the supervisor
scrupulously comply with TechnoServe’s policies, procedures and values, especially in terms of protection and backup
Candidate profile
Bac+3 minimum in Project Management, Administration, Planning, Economics, Social Sciences or equivalent field
Experience
At least 1 year of experience in a similar position combining administration, logistics and technical support in a project or NGO context
Previous experience with TechnoServe or a development NGO: highly appreciated
Experience writing activity reports, reports: an asset
Required skills
Personal and organizational skills
Strong sense of organization, rigour and priorities; ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within tight deadlines
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills
Excellent writing ability
Discretion, honesty and sense of responsibility
Adaptability and initiative in a dynamic programmatic environment
Qualified and interested candidates can submit their application directly including: a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae.
Only applications that meet the minimum required qualifications will be considered.
Other information
TechnoServe is committed to creating an environment that promotes diversity and prides itself on being an employer with equal opportunities for all.
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