Vacancy: Regional Administrator
Location: ActionAid International Africa Regional Office,
Nairobi
Terms: Local
Terms and Conditions apply
Salary: KShs 202,262.00 per month
Its vision is “a world without
poverty and injustice in which every person enjoys their right to a life of
dignity”.
Our mission is “to work with poor and
excluded people to eradicate poverty and injustice.”
ActionAid International Africa
Regional Office is part of the ActionAid International Secretariat and provides
leadership and management support to all countries in Africa where ActionAid
has presence.
ActionAid International has approved
its Strategy for 2012-17, ‘’People’s Action to End Poverty’, which reaffirms
the organizational commitment to a human rights-based approach to development.
The Position: ActionAid is looking for a qualified candidate for the position of Team Business Administrator for the Africa Region.
The purpose of this role is to
provide administrative support to two Africa Regional Directors in the
Institutional Development Directorate in planning and delivery of annual
priorities and plans.
The role enables effective
communications within the directorate; with countries and the International
secretariat.
It supports the Regional Coordinators
to collate and review country plans, progress reports, risks and plans by
ensuring regular updates are provided as required.
The role supports the management of
the team calendar as it coordinates engagements with colleagues from within the
organisation.
The role also manages logistics
around meetings, travels and key events.
Desired qualifications, Skills, knowledge & Experience
The successful candidate will have:
- A first degree or Higher Diploma in Project /
Business Administration / Management or other relevant field from a
recognized institution;
- At least 5 years’ experience in the
development sector and in project management;
- Proven administrative / office experience
where initiative, problem solving, liaison and diplomacy are
required;
- Excellent liaison, diplomacy, problem solving
and organisational skills;
- A self-starter, requiring little supervision
to prioritise tasks and produce high quality work under pressure;
- Excellent demonstrable written and verbal
communication skills.
- A high level of proficiency in English is
essential. Knowledge of French will be an added advantage;
- Excellent analytical, planning and
presentation skills;
- Practical knowledge of microsoft applications
(PowerPoint, excel, word and access);
- Strong team working abilities and a strong
commitment to ActionAid values including a human rights based approach to
development, championing women’s rights and value working with diverse
cultures and the poor and marginalized groups.
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Application Procedures:
Applications should be sent with your
CV, motivation cover letter and two names of your nominated referees to:
vacancies.africa@actionaid.org by no later than the May 5, 2015.
Although all applications will be
considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially
encouraged to apply.