Finance & Administrative Assistant
Function
The Finance & Administrative
Assistant is the first contact point to visitors, consultants, and partners.
S/he is primarily responsible for the
day-to-day operations providing support to the senior management team, Nairobi
office and the project by maintaining systems of accountability, establishing
and maintaining communications between program offices as well as partners and
performing basic administrative tasks as assigned.
S/he will also assist with financial
and accounting aspects of the country program office and processing of routine
financial transactions in accordance with Heifer’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
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Excellent organizational and time
management skills.
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Knowledge of the non-profit sector
and the context to which non-profit organizations operate.
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Exemplary customer care and administrative
skills.
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Strong problem solving skills.
·
Strong English language skills – oral
and written.
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Knowledge and experience with word
processing, spreadsheets, database, newsletter, and electronic mail software
(Microsoft Office preferred).
·
Excellent keyboarding skills.
Essential Job Functions and Physical
Demands:
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May require constant sitting; working
at a computer for extended periods.
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Excellent interpersonal skills with
the ability to work cooperatively, tactfully and diplomatically with a
culturally diverse group of people.
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Ability to produce accurate documents
in a well-designed and attractive format with superior attention to detail.
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May require occasional bending and
lifting of up to 20 pounds (9 kilograms) floor to waist.
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Ability to operate all standard
office equipment including copiers, scanners, fax machines and printers.
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Ability to establish priorities,
achieve deadlines and make sound judgments.
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Ability to perform as an effective
team member and work cooperatively with a diverse staff.
How to Apply