Are you a
Kenyan with Office Administration experience and interest in working on a
Somalia program?
Do you want
to make a difference in Somalia?
Would you
like to join a dynamic team working on stabilization initiatives for Somalia
please read on?
USAID
Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) Program: The Transition
Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS) program is funded by USAID and responds to
the complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia.
The overall
program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote stability and community
cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships with government officials.
TIS implements quick impact activities linked to longer-term stabilization
goals.
The TIS program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective,
and highly motivated Receptionist / Office
Assistant.
As our
Receptionist/Office Assistant you will be responsible for all the front Office
and assist with Admin related support and handle program communications at the
direction of the HR/Office Manager (Nairobi).
In addition,
you will design and maintain the filing system, make photocopies, make travel
and visa arrangements and perform other administrative functions.
Qualifications and Skills Sought:
·
Diploma in
Administration or any other relevant field with IT competency.
·
At least 2
years’ experience in a similar position.
·
Working
knowledge in using Microsoft office required
·
Front Office
management
·
Meeting
organization and management.
·
Communication
management.
·
In addition,
must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work
irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
·
Honesty,
confidentiality and integrity required.
·
Cultural
Sensitivity.
·
Ability to
work with strict deadlines.
·
Competency in
performing multiple functional tasks.
·
Good
interpersonal skills.
·
English
language fluency required. Somali language fluency preferred.
Do you have
the above qualifications and skills?
Please send
(1) a CV (2) current position and salary history and (3) three professional
references (Immediate supervisors preferred) to tisdairecruitment@gmail.com and
copy tis@dai.com.
Closing date: Tuesday, December
30,2014.
The TIS
program is currently seeking a skilled, diplomatic, effective, and highly
motivated Procurement and
Logistics Officer.
As our
Procurement and Logistics Officer, you will work closely with the operations
coordination and all other TIS functional teams to include and not limited to
the program and grants team, the program grantees and vendors to support the
above-referenced program objectives.
The work of
Procurement/Logistics Officer requires detailed knowledge and Somalia
experience, highly developed collaboration and networking skills and the
exercise of discretion, judgment, and personal responsibility.
Qualifications and skills sought
·
University
degree level or equivalent in Business Administration, Bachelor of Commerce,
Logistics/Procurement and Supply Chain Management or any other appropriate
field.
·
Minimum four
(4) years relevant experience in a similar position, with specific focus on
local/international procurement, clearing & forwarding, VAT exemption
processes, Kenyan/Somalia laws and regulations, fleet management, insurance and
inventory/stock/supplies management, development and control.
·
Previous
experience with USAID funded program, International or Local NGOs is preferred.
·
Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with senior government
personnel, colleagues, donor partners, private sector, and other actors that
may be involved in the overall implementation of the project
·
Ability to
maintain high integrity in performing assigned responsibilities.
·
Ability to
pay close attention to detail and work with minimal supervision under tight
deadlines.
·
In addition,
must be flexible, willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work
irregular hours under unpredictable conditions.
·
Ability to
work effectively and harmoniously within a multicultural team.
·
Demonstrated
expertise working in Somalia
·
Working
knowledge of MS Office and Internet applications.
·
Fluency in
English, Knowledge of Somali language is preferred
·
Must have a
valid passport that allows travel within the East African/ Horn region.
·
Interest and
availability to travel throughout Somalia.
Do you have
the above qualifications and skills?
Please send
(1) a CV (2) current position and salary history and (3) three professional
references (Immediate supervisors preferred) to tisdairecruitment@gmail.com and
copy tis@dai.com.
Closing date:
Tuesday, December 30, 2014.
Please note
only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Please put
the subject for the position you are applying for.
Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.
