Bureau of the Fiscal Service
US Department of Treasury
Solicitation No: RFP-ADF-FOP-18-0008
Job Vacancy: Kenya
Administrative Assistant
Background: The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, on behalf of the United
States African Development Foundation (USADF), is posting this job vacancy to
seek a qualified individual to serve as an Administrative Assistant (AA) for
its field office in Nairobi, Kenya under a personal service contract for a base
period of 12-months and four 12-month option periods.
USADF provides grant funding to
private businesses, farmers’ cooperatives, associations, and various
community-based organizations, especially those serving marginalized peoples
engaged in economic and social development activities.
The Foundation started its funding
activities in Kenya in 2011. USADF’s office in Kenya provides on-going support
to projects that have been financed and also continues to identify viable local
community development and small and medium-sized enterprises that show
potential to create employment opportunities, generate incomes and have broad
social impact beyond the project activity.
Required Minimum Qualifications
1. Citizen of the Country of Kenya.
2. Minimum of high school diploma plus two years of post-high
school study or professional certifications in office administration, general
business, community development, information technology or secretarial work.
3. Minimum of four years of administrative/secretarial work
experience with a business, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) or other institution
or agency
4. Ability to use modern ICT equipment: telephone exchange,
computer, copier, printer, and scanner.
5. Ability and experience with Microsoft applications, including
PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Office.
6. Ability to interact and communicate effectively with clients,
executives, government officials, and grassroots groups.
7. Experience in filing and records management.
8. Experience and knowledge of handling petty cash, preparation of
financial reconciliations, issuing payment vouchers, and preparation of financial
reports.
9. Fluent in written and spoken English and a local Kenyan
language. Basic English proficiency (ability to read and converse in English).
How to Apply
This job announcement is solely
intended to advertise the Kenya Administrative Assistant position opening.
To apply for this position, YOU MUST
RESPOND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOLICITATION RFP-ADF-FOP-18-0008 POSTED AT https://www.fbo.gov/.
A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION CAN ALSO
BE OBTAINED AT:
USADF Kenya Field Office: Blue Violet
Plaza, Suite 201, at the junction of Kindaruma Road and Kamburu Road, Kilimani,
Nairobi
