Administration Officer Job in Nairobi Kenya - VSO


Bringing people together in the fight against global poverty

VSO Jitolee is a member of the VSO International federation based in Nairobi with an East African regional mandate to promote volunteerism for development in over 40 countries in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

VSO Jitolee is looking for a highly motivated Kenyan to join the team as a Logistics and Administration Officer.

 In this role, you will be responsible for providing staff and volunteers efficient access to cost effective supplies, services and equipment in compliance with VSO Jitolee’s systems and procedures. 

Working with the IT Systems Administrator, you will ensure that the IT infrastructure is secure and operational as required and that management information is easily accessible and satisfies staff needs.

You are a Bachelor’s degree holder in a related field and have professional qualification in Purchasing and Supplies management. 

You have at least 2 years relevant experience with evidence of ability to implement set up systems of procurement and supplies of goods and services and management to achieve cost effectiveness. 

You are proficient in the network and information systems administration and in the use of Microsoft Office applications. 

You have excellent communication, problem solving and organisational skills. 

You are also open to learning to improve your own performance and are a person of high integrity.

Applications
 
If you find this a worthy career challenge, send your CV and cover letter to: 

The Human Resources Manager, 
VSO Jitolee:
Email: recruitmentkenya@vsoint.org
 
*** Please quote the job reference number VSOJLAO/09/12 on the email subject line. 

Please include telephone and email contact and details of 2 referees (one should be your current or most recent employer). 

Due to anticipated interest in this post, only short-listed candidates will receive a response.
 
Application deadline: 21st September 2012
 
Interviews: 1st Week October 2012
 
Expected Start Date (Subject to negotiation): 3rd Week of October 2012
 
VSO, an equal opportunity employer, values inclusion and seeks to have a diverse workforce and therefore welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.