Job Position for Assistant to the Cooperation and Cultural Action
Job Announcement: Assistant to the Cooperation and Cultural Action Advisor
Employer: Embassy of France in Nigeria
Service: Cooperation and Cultural Action Service
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Starting Date: 1 October 2026
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Working Hours: Full-time (38.5 hours/week, Monday – Friday)
Compensation: Level 4 framework (€622 gross/month, paid in NGN) + Benefits
About the Role
Working under the authority of the Advisor for Cooperation and Cultural Action, the successful candidate will provide comprehensive administrative, secretarial, and logistical support to the service, ensuring the smooth coordination and execution of its key initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support: Provide direct administrative and secretarial assistance to the Head of Service and assist with coverage during the administrative secretary’s absence.
Document Management: Draft, prepare, and process formal administrative documents for the department.
Logistical Coordination: Provide logistical oversight for official missions, high-level visits, events, and invitations.
Scholarship Administration: Assist in processing, organizing, and managing scholarship application files.
Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain clear internal communication across Embassy departments and foster strong working relationships with external partners.
Qualifications & Key Competencies
Experience: Background or training in administrative/secretarial functions. Prior experience within official institutions, international organizations, or diplomatic missions is a distinct advantage.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in standard office computer applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
Personal Attributes: High level of discretion and confidentiality, excellent organizational skills, accuracy, versatility, and strong interpersonal skills.
Teamwork: Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment.
Language & Eligibility Requirements
Languages: Very good level of English and a good working knowledge of French.
Eligibility: Applicants must legally reside in Nigeria and hold full legal rights to work in the country at the time of application.
Salary & Benefits Package
Gross Salary: €622 per month (paid in Nigerian Naira equivalent).
Benefits:
Medical insurance (2/3 covered by the Embassy, 1/3 by the employee)
Work accident coverage
Transportation allowance
13th-month annual bonus
30 days of paid annual leave
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and a detailed Cover Letter via email to:
📧 Secretariat-cooperation.abuja-amba@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Please ensure your application is submitted on or before the 15 September 2026 deadline.
