The Alliance for a Green Revolution
in Africa (AGRA) is working with African governments, donors, NGOs, the private
sector and African farmers to significantly and sustainably improve the
productivity and incomes of resource poor farmers in Africa through
agricultural development.
AGRA is seeking to recruit an experienced and exceptional individual to fill the following position.
Administration Manager
The Administration Manager will
oversee and coordinate the administration unit of AGRA and will assist the
Head, Human Resources in all aspects of administration and office
services.
S/He will focus on streamlining the
internal administrative processes and recommend and implement procedural or
policy changes to improve operations.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the recruitment of AGRA associates
through ensuring contracts are prepared;
- Overseeing tracking and notification of
employee contract expiry dates, headcount reporting, etc. for onward
action by HR team;
- Establishing administrative systems, standard
operation procedures and providing guidance on implementation for smooth
office operations;
- Coordinating performance management,
compensation and benefits administration and record keeping for all staff;
- In consultation with the Administrative
Assistant (Travel & Logistics), ensuring that all travel (local &
international) is organized as per AGRA’s Travel Policy under the general
guidance of the Head, Human Resources;
- Tracking and reporting key functional administrative
metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness;
- Overseeing the maintenance and repairs of all
fixed assets;
- Liaising with the Building Manager on any
issues of security concern; and
- Responsible for budgetary controls in the
Administration department;
Key qualifications, knowledge and
experience required:
- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any of the
business related discipline;
- Professional certification in human resources
is an added advantage;
- Computer proficiency and familiarity with a
range of software applications including previous use of a Human Resources
Information System;
- A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant
experience in establishment of seamless administrative processes
(Preferably in a Pan-African organization);
- At least two (2) years of management
experience; and
- Excellent planning & organizational skills
including the ability to manage resources and accurately keep track of
administrative issues.
For more information on these
positions, applicants can visitwww.agra.org
An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the position’s responsibilities will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
If you believe you can clearly
demonstrate your abilities to meet the relevant criteria for this role, please
submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your current position,
current remuneration and e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the
respective reference number on your application letter.
To be considered, your application must be received by 18 December 2015 addressed to:
The Director
Executive Selection Division
Deloitte Consulting Limited
Deloitte Place, Waiyaki Way
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Email: agra@deloitte.co.ke
Tel: +254 20 423 0000
