Administrative Officer (SURAGGWA – Programme Coordination Unit/PCU)

Location: Dakar, Senegal

Company

hirify.global is implementing the SURAGGWA programme with the Green Climate Fund and African partners to restore degraded land, strengthen climate resilience, and improve livelihoods across the Sahel.

What you will do

• Coordinate administrative processes between the Programme Coordination Unit, hirify.global country offices, the Regional Office for Africa, headquarters, and programme partners.
• Support programme budgeting, work planning, financial monitoring, reporting, and administrative controls.
• Provide administrative support to steering committees, technical committees, coordination forums, meetings, workshops, and missions.
• Maintain structured, audit-ready records covering contracts, travel, assets, human resources, governance, and programme documentation.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, separation, contract administration, timesheet and leave tracking, and coordination with Human Resources.
• Monitor compliance with hirify.global rules, regulations, and applicable Green Climate Fund administrative requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in business administration, public administration, management, international relations, or a related field.
• At least seven years of relevant experience in administrative support, programme coordination, or institutional management, preferably with the UN or an international organization.
• Working knowledge of English and intermediate knowledge of another hirify.global official language are required.
• Experience coordinating complex or multi-country programmes, with relevant financial management, administration, planning, and programme monitoring experience.
• Strong organizational, coordination, planning, records management, compliance, and governance documentation skills.
• Proficiency in standard office software and corporate ERP systems, with the ability to draft complex documents in English.

Nice to have

• Experience working in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions.
• Knowledge of UN or hirify.global administrative rules and procedures.
• Working or intermediate knowledge of French.

Culture & Benefits

• Fixed-term staff appointment for one year, with the possibility of extension subject to performance and funding.
• International health insurance, optional life insurance, disability protection, and pension fund entitlements.
• Thirty working days of annual leave per year, plus home leave travel subject to eligibility.
• Potential dependency allowances, rental subsidy, and education grant for children.
• Flexible working arrangements and a workplace culture focused on inclusivity, diversity, integrity, and respect.

Hiring process

• Online application through the hirify.global recruitment website with a complete employment, education, and language profile.
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness, accreditation, applicable residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.