Administrative Officer

About the role

The Administrative Officer will support the Secretariat of the Nutrition and Sustainable Agri‑food Collaborative, a partnership between Canadian and Ghanaian institutions. Reporting to the Associate Director of Administration & Operations, the incumbent ensures smooth office operations, resource management, and coordination across partners.

Key responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day administration and office management for the Secretariat, establishing best practices.
• Develop and implement processes that align with the Collaborative’s strategic direction.
• Support the Associate Director in program implementation, deliverable tracking, and initiative facilitation.
• Liaise with McGill and Ghanaian partners to ensure timely progress‑report submissions.
• Organise large meetings and special events, handling logistics, travel, catering, equipment, agenda preparation, and attendee coordination.
• Oversee records management, physical resource allocation, and travel arrangements for staff.

Required profile

• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in supporting senior leadership and managing complex schedules.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, international environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact collaborative addressing youth unemployment in Ghana.
• Exposure to interdisciplinary work across nutrition, agri‑food, and research sectors.
• Professional development within a leading Canadian university setting.