Administrative & Operations Assistant Job in Kenya

WWF- The global conservation organization, Kenya Country Office (KCO), is seeking to recruit:

Administrative & Operations Assistant

To be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Under the supervision of the Procurement Officer, the Administrative & Operations Assistant will provide full time logistics and administrative support to the functions of the administration and operations team.

Major duties will include but not limited to: 

·                     support to programme staff in application of visas documentation and other travel and logistical arrangements; 

·                     assists in managing the office vehicle fleet;
maintenance and ensuring office equipment are in good working condition and service agreement are up to date; general maintenance of office building; 

·                     assists with the preparation of documentation for obtaining VAT exemptions, customs clearance and duty exemption for imported goods; 

·                     manages the stationery store and ensures proper and accurate inventories are maintained in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures; 

·                     assists to carrying out appropriate physical inventory count and asset verification.

The incumbent must possess: 

·                     Degree in Business Administration/Social Sciences with a minimum of two (2) years in a busy office; an outgoing personality and a self-starter; 

·                     excellent communications and interpersonal skills, fluency in English; 

·                     ability to work in teams in a multi-cultural environment; 

·                     excellent ability to analyze, set priorities and complete tasks with minimum supervision; 

·                     must have initiative and a flexible, friendly and co-operative personality; 

·                     excellent computer skills in windows environment and MS Office; 

·                     and Kiswahili; 

·                     adherence to WWF’s values, which are: Optimistic, Engaging, Determined and Knowledgeable.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a cover letter and CV to the Human Resource Manager, WWF-KCO - HResource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 19 June 2012.

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.