The African
Research and Resource Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and
policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and
development issues confronting policy - makers and societies in the East
African Community (EAC) and the Great Lakes Region.
Administrative Secretary
Initial Contract: 1 Year, renewable
Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting
to the Finance and Administration Officer, the responsibilities of the
Administrative Secretary include general administrative support to staff,
events & assets management, correspondence & cash handling as well as
document development.
The position
holder will also perform liaison functions on behalf of ARRF with partners,
suppliers and service providers.
He or She
will also be involved in coordination of procurement activities in line with
ARRF procedures.
Requirements for the position:
A Higher
diploma in Business Administration or related management course, with at least
three (3) years experience or a Diploma in Administration with (5) years
relevant experience in a busy organization, preferably a research institution.
Working
knowledge of Office management computer packages will be required.
Candidates
will have to demonstrate their abilities to communicate effectively, orally and
in writing as well as good interpersonal skills.
CPA 1 or
ACCA qualifications and knowledge of Quick books accounting package will be an
added advantage.
To apply
for this position, please send an application letter, together with an updated
CV, salary history and at least three referees.
Applications
should be sent either by post or e-mail to: by e-mail, to
The Chief
Executive Officer
African
Research and Resource Forum (ARRF)
Hse. No.
305, Mt. View Estate, Off Waiyaki Way
P. O. Box
57103 - 00200
Nairobi,
Kenya
Email:
applications@arrforum.org
To reach us
by 21 August 2013
