Office Manager
- Organisation: European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
- Location: Lagos, NG
- Deadline: 12 November 2026
Requisition ID
37209
Office Country
Nigeria
Office City
Lagos
Division
Banking Countries of Operations
Contract Type
Regular
Contract Length
Posting End Date
12/11/2026
As this role involves collaboration with international teams, we kindly ask that you submit your resume in English.
Purpose of Job
The Analyst, Office Manager, is responsible for effective implementation of administrative procedures and processes, ensuring that the Resident Office provides an efficient and well managed working environment for the staff and visitors. The Office Manager, interfaces with counterparts and management within the Banking Department and other relevant departments.
The role may also provide administrative assistance to the Head of Office, and/or RO based banker(s).
Background
The role reports to and works closely with the Head of Office on all administrative issues specific to the Resident Office, including budget, property, vehicles, service contracts with external providers, etc.
The role is responsible for keeping regular contact with the local authorities in respect to administrative matters related to the EBRD status and such matters as registration, visa, VAT and others.
The role organises and coordinates efficient logistical and operational support to the regular Bank visits/missions to the RO/country, including the President, First VP, BCV, other senior management visits.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Administration, Property and Office Management
• Co-ordinate regular maintenance of the office: office inventory; office supplies and equipment, vehicles.
• Liaise with the landlord in conjunction with the Head of Office and Administrative Services over lease, office moves, refurbishment and regular maintenance issues.
• Coordinate any RO security and medical issues with the Head of Health and Safety Unit, HQ.
• Together with the relevant HQ units and Head of RO, procure and manage purchases and disposals; manage service contracts, insurance policies, utilities etc.
• Coordinate external providers to ensure good quality work in a timely manner.
• Act as HR co-ordinator: make arrangements for the registration process with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, accreditation issues of the non-local staff and their families; sick leave records, updating of contacts for medical insurances; recording sickness records and reporting to HR as appropriate
• Act as IT co-ordinator: arrange workstations (desks, PCs, desk phones) for RO newcomers, desks allocation for RO visitors provide assistance to RO and visiting staff; coordinate with HQ IT department and RO IT specialists located in region, assist staff with IT/technical issues related to the equipment operation (audio/video calls), and familiarise staff with IT policies
• Act as a local security focal point, prepare regular updates to the Business Continuity Plan for the RO and participate in UN Security Plan events.
• Coordinate with EBRD Publication Desk, ordering published materials and other marketing materials to be distributed locally including processing of import documentation.
• Implement RO archiving procedures according to Records Management and Archives Unit requirements.
• Champion and role model the Bank’s Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.
Accounting and Finance
• Prepare annual budget proposal and mid-year budget for review / discussion with the Head of Office and with the Business Group Senior Budget Officer and p rovide monthly budget status for the Head of Office’s approval. Monitor the RO budget on a regular basis and do a d-hoc budget status checks for available funds for RO budget purchases.