Legal Admin Assistant
JOB LOCATION: Nairobi
REPORTING TO: Legal and Finance Coordinator
REPORTING TO: Legal and Finance Coordinator
One Acre Fund is growing quickly, and to support this growth, we are always
welcoming new staff on the team. The Legal team plays a major role in ensuring
compliance in each of our countries of operation. This position offers the
Administrative Assistant a strong career opportunity to be a part of a growing
Legal team that helps support over 300+ international staff
Roles
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Complete and compile immigration
applications
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Process payments
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Maintain records and files
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Provide consistent and clear updates
to staff on status of individual applications
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Draft and deliver letters to external
parties
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Assist with out-of-office errands on
as-needed basis
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Provide in-office support when your
Manager is on leave/out of country
Requirements
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Should have 2-5 years’ experience,
preferably in a PA/secretarial role/paralegal role
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Proficiency in Microsoft Word and
Excel (including; ability to use formulae, insert tables and provide analysis
from tabular data)
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Must have a Diploma or higher
education
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Other important skills required for
this role: organized; attention to detail; ability to work under pressure and
with minimal supervision; willingness to learn fast
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Other desired skills: openness to
feedback/criticism; professional communication
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Language: English required, working
proficiency in French is a plus
We are an international nonprofit
that works in Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, Tanzania, Uganda, and Malawi. In these
countries, our 5,000+ strong staff serves over 400,000 smallholder farmers and
enables them to grow their way out of hunger and poverty.
How to Apply
If you feel motivated to work for One
Acre Fund as the Legal Admin Assistant and if you fulfill our requirements for
this role, we look forward to receiving your application by 13th Sept, 2017
To apply, please click on this link
You will be prompted to a form that
must be completed. At the end of the form you will have the opportunity to
write a motivational letter and upload your CV.
Please Note
You must have 18 years and above to
qualify for any position at One Acre Fund.
One Acre Fund will never ask you for
money in return for advancement in the recruitment process or for being offered
a position. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.