Administrative Associate

Administrative Associate

Contract: Full-time; fixed term (1 year), renewable

Remuneration: Competitive, based on experience and competence

Location: Lagos

Reports to: Senior Consultant / Advisor

About us

Africa Practice Brink Group is a mission-led, innovation and advocacy practice advising investors and development partners across the continent. Our mission is to shape a prosperous Africa that inspires the world. For over 20 years, we have been partnering with global investors, policy-makers, development partners and other changemakers to drive transformation on the continent. In December 2025, Africa Practice acquired Brink .

We operate as one company, with a diverse team working on a hybrid basis in Abuja, Barcelona, Belfast, Cape Town, Dakar, Dar es Salaam, Gaborone, Johannesburg, Kigali, Lagos, London, Manila, Montreal, Nairobi, and Washington DC. We are risk analysts, behavioural scientists, development economists, advocates, storytellers, data scientists, policy experts, systems thinkers and creative minds. We have been a signatory to the UN Global Compact since 2021 and achieved BCorp certification in 2024.

About the Role

We are seeking a warm, proactive, and detail-oriented Administrative Associate to serve as the heartbeat of our office operations across Lagos and Abuja. In this role, you will create a welcoming, seamless, and supportive environment where our dynamic, hybrid team can do their best work. You will be the go-to person for on-the-ground support, ensuring our colleagues feel cared for and our workspaces run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide empathetic, responsive administrative support to our consulting, finance, people, and marketing teams to keep workflows running effortlessly.

- Deliver a warm onboarding experience for new colleagues by setting up workspaces, providing necessary tools, and leading friendly office orientations, as well as handling offboarding with care.

- Support on-the-ground People Function operations by organising monthly team hangouts, managing staff mobile subscriptions, and handling Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) registrations and renewals to keep our team healthy and connected.

- Plan and coordinate logistics for internal team engagements, client convenings, and guest travel—including flights, hotels, visa assistance, and ground transport—ensuring everyone feels hosted and valued.

- Partner with office facilities management to nurture a clean, safe, and uplifting environment, managing room bookings, supplies, and catering for team meetings.

- Build strong, positive relationships with external work tools vendors, maintaining inventory and organising prompt maintenance for tools and equipment.

- Carefully manage and reconcile petty cash vouchers and bank books weekly and monthly, while ensuring compliance documentation is prepared, filed on time, and accurately recorded.

- Establish and maintain databases of service providers, contacts, and relevant organisational information.

- Manage general administrative tasks such as filing, mail distribution, and supplies.

- Act as the central communicator on operational matters to encourage collaboration, build trust, and foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an empathetic, community-minded professional who thrives on helping others succeed in a collaborative environment. You will stand out if you bring:

- People-First Mindset: Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build warm, trusting relationships with team members, guests, and suppliers.

- Relevant Experience: Prior experience in office management, admin, or team support where you demonstrated care and attention to detail.

- Familiarity with hybrid work environments and coordinating remote teams is an advantage.

- Experience planning team engagements, organising events, and arranging travel logistics with a customer-centric touch.

- Financial Literacy: Comfort with handling petty cash, tracking expenses, and managing basic bookkeeping accurately.

- Tech-Savvy Collaboration: Proficiency with Google Workspace Suite

- Proactive Problem Solving: A resourceful, supportive attitude—always ready to step in, solve challenges, and improve daily team experience.

- A genuine passion for contributing to Africa’s growth and supporting a mission-driven, pan-African team

- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, finance, management, or a related field.

What we offer

We offer the successful candidate an opportunity to develop a rewarding career within a dynamic pan-African consultancy advising a prestigious portfolio of clients. This position offers:

- Competitive remuneration

- Immediate opportunities for growth

- Collaboration with a diverse and experienced team of colleagues

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are much less likely to apply for a position unless they meet every single qualification. So this notwithstanding, if you are excited about this role, we would love to hear from you. At Africa Practice, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse and authentic workplace. You might just be the new team member we are looking for - for this or other roles.

Do you want to contribute to an influential and prosperous Africa, inspiring the world? We’re looking for Africa’s changemakers – smart people with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who can reconcile diverse perspectives to deliver sustainable change.

Please send in your application by clicking on the “apply” button.

Do include a cover letter explaining why you think you are suited to this position and indicating your availability. Your documents must be entitled with “your name, Administrative Associate, Nigeria”.

The vacancy is immediately open for suitable applications and will be closed as soon as a suitable candidate is identified. Early applications are advised.