Administrative Assistant
The
Solidarity Center’s mission is to help build a global labor movement by
strengthening the economic and political power of workers around the world
through effective, independent, and democratic unions.
This is
primarily a support position for both Program and Financial staff with their
day- to-day activities.
Main Duties and responsibilities:
- Manage the front office
- Maintain an electronic diary of the Country Programs Director for the implementation of regional programs.
- Maintain the office electronic share drive
- Assist in production of well-written reports as needed
- Maintain office files & documentation
- Order and maintain office supplies
- Coordinate office travel arrangements
- Other duties assigned by the senior staff
Qualifications & Experience:
The
Administrative Assistant must have a higher diploma in Business Management
studies, or related fields and/or at least five (5) years equivalent work
experience.
The
candidate must be highly proficient in Microsoft office computer programs and capable of managing
multiple assignments simultaneously.
Ability to
conduct internet research and excellent communication and writing skills in
English and verbal skills in Kiswahili are required.
French
and/or Arabic language skills will be an added advantage.
Proven
ability to work well within a team as well as independently is also important.
Office Driver
The key
roles for this position will be:
- Provides safe, transport services for staff while discharging their official duties
- Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use at all times
- Assist as required, with logistics, program and admin functions in the office
- Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors whenever necessary
- Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to F & A Head on a regular basis
- Other duties as assigned by the CPD
Qualifications & Experience:
- A minimum of C grade in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education qualification
- Mature and with over 7 years’ experience in a similar role
- Proven experience in driving executives, expatriates and high ranking individuals
- Good command of written and spoken English and Kiswahili Languages
- Should have a clean driving license Class BCE
- Should have a valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police
- Must respect and adhere to all safety and traffic rules
- Extensive Knowledge of routings in Kenya is required
- Ability to work on weekends when necessary
- Reliable, flexible and a committed person
- Basic Motor Vehicle Mechanic and First Aid courses will be an added advantage
Interested
and qualified candidates should send their applications by email only and
attach their Curriculum Vitae and names of three referees before closing date
of April 2, 2014 to:
The Country
Programs Director
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted