Position: Office Assistant
Location: Nairobi
Job Description
Palladium is a global leader in
the design, development, and delivery of Positive Impact- the intentional
creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations,
investors, governments, corporations, communities, and civil society to
formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social,
environmental, and financial benefits.
For the past 50 years, we have
been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees
operating in 50 plus countries and a global network pf more than 35, 000
technical experts Palladium has improved- and is committed to continuing to
improve economies, societies and most importantly, people’s lives.
In Kenya, with a staff of 129
people, Palladium works in economic growth, Private sector engagement, health,
data, and digital solutions. In health, with USAID under several key programs,
Palladium worked to advance sustainable financing of Kenya’s health policy
priorities with a focus in HIV planning, reproductive health, malaria, and
maternal health.
Additionally, our teams
supported the Kenyan health systems and capacity building efforts covering
governance for strategic planning, and health information systems development.
Furthermore, our teams work to
improve clinical service delivery by strengthening electronic medica; records
systems an creating a data warehouse.
Palladium is a child-safe organization and screens applicants for
suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to
all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.
The Palladium Data, Informatics and Analytical Solutions (DIAS)
practice vision is to improve health and development investments and outcomes
by strengthening information and governance systems and local capacity and
ownership at scale to use quality data in real time for positive impact.
The incumbent will be
responsible for maintaining clean and hygienic office conditions, preparing
teas and refreshments for staff and office meetings, photocopying and
duplicating work and light messengerial duties.
The Office Assistant will report to the Finance and Administration
Officer. Overall guidance and supervision will be handled by the DIAS
Finance and Administration Manager.
Responsibilities
- Always maintain cleanliness and
hygiene of office areas. These include:
- Sweeping,
mopping, scrubbing and/or vacuuming office floors
- Cleaning
washrooms and ensuring replenishment of utilities i.e., toilet rolls,
soaps, washing liquid and paper towels
- Cleaning the
kitchen surfaces, floors, sinks, taps, draining boards and basins
- Cleaning and
polishing office furniture, walls and equipment
- Cleaning
office windows, glass partitions or mirrors
- Assist with attending to
visitors / contractors / vendors who come to the office for meetings or
delivery of goods / provision of services.
- Assist in the purchase of all
the items required to enable a fully functioning kitchen and bathroom
area. Ensuring the office utilities and stationery are well stocked and
enhanced.
- Ensure tea, water and
refreshments are prepared and provided to staff / during official meetings
as requested.
- Make payment of monthly
utilities and statutory deductions.
- Collect and deliver mail and
other materials as required from and to the post office.
- Assist in photocopying,
duplicating and archiving work.
- Perform other related duties as
may be assigned.
Qualifications
- Relevant work experience
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary
Education
- Self-driven, mature, clean, and
well organized
- Good communication skills
- Team player with good attitude
towards work and colleagues
How to apply