The
mission of Care of Creation Kenya is to pursue a God-centered response to the
environmental crisis in Africa which brings glory to the Creator, advances the
cause of Christ, and leads to a transformation of the people and the land that
sustains them.
To accomplish this mission, Care of Creation Kenya (CCK) is seeking to employ a qualified individual for the following position:
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Reports To: The Executive Director
General Summary:
This person will facilitate effective communication between program staff and amongst program partners and beneficiaries while providing competent administrative and financial oversight for the organization.
Essential Qualifications
- Mature
Christian
- Unquestioned
personal integrity
- Excellent
administrative skills
- Excellent
communication skills (both orally and written)
- Strong
book-keeping / accounting skills and knowledge of payroll requirements
- Strong
computer proficiency (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Quickbooks, etc.)
- Must
be a self starter who takes initiative, requires little supervision, and
who identifies how to advance program goals when administrative tasks are
not pressing
- Minimum
grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination
- Diploma
or Higher Diploma in Business Administration or Office Management
Preferred Qualifications
- Past
experience in working for a Christian NGO
- Age
25 years or older
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Office Administration and Communication
Office Administration and Communication
- Facilitate
the efficiency of verbal and email communication between staff members and
with schools, farmers, communities, or other CCK partners.
- Clearly
articulate the vision and ministry of CCK to visitors and partners as
needed.
- Assist
in the planning, organizing, and coordination of training seminars or
other activities of the Executive Director.
- Be
able to maintain and update inventories, databases, format tables, produce
reports, etc.
- Maintain
proper records for CCK programs and personnel
- Maintain
CCK office and supplies
- Perform
administrative tasks in Nairobi as required
Finance
- Maintain
an accurate book-keeping and filing system to account for all financial
matters
- Coordinate
and implement office services such as payroll
- Monitor
balances and conduct needed banking, including payments to NHIF, NSSF,
PAYE, etc.
- Manage
day-to-day functioning of the finance system including cash disbursements,
the issuing of receipts, etc.
- Produce
financial reports
1) Submit a letter of intent to apply for this position that summarizes both your educational and work history. Also summarize why you feel you are a good candidate for this position. Include with this letter a copy of your CV.
2) Submit a written description of your personal testimony and experience as a Christian.
3) Review CCK’s website (http://kenya.careofcreation.net/ ) and submit a written explanation of why you want to work for Care of Creation Kenya.
4) Provide FOUR references, including TWO references from former employers, and TWO character references. Include their telephone numbers and email addresses.
Note: The organization prefers that you submit your application materials electronically to the director at this address: Craig@careofcreation.org.
Application deadline: February 6th, 2012
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