Administrative
Assistant -
Kisumu Office
DAI, a global development consulting firm, seeks applications from qualified candidates for the Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) project.
DAI, a global development consulting firm, seeks applications from qualified candidates for the Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) project.
The
Kenya Integrated Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (KIWASH) Project is a
five-year, USAID - funded project to improve lives and health through the
development and management of sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene
services in Kenya.
Summary
of Primary Duties
The
Administrative Assistant will support the HR & Office Manager in the
performance of all the administrative duties for the KIWASH office in Kisumu.
Essential Duties
Essential Duties
- Manage
and oversee the front desk
- Handle
calls, mail, and electronic communications and routing messages and
information to appropriate individuals.
- Answers
and manages telephones, takes and relays messages to staff as needed.
- Receiving
and directing visitors to correct office/persons
- Make
appointments and maintain a group calendar.
- Makes
photocopies of project documents and reports as needed.
- Taking
notes during meetings or training sessions as requested.
- Maintain
administrative files and office supplies; request additional supplies as
needed.
- Arranges
and schedules meetings and appointments for KIWASH staff and prepares
required materials.
- Assist
with Office management
- Assist
the HR/Office Manager, as needed, with recruitment and personnel
administration.
- Petty
Cash management
- Application
and renewal of licenses and permits
- Other
duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors’
degree in Business Administration is preferred.
- At
least 3 years work experience in the administrative/HR support field,
preferably with USAID or other international donor-funded projects.
- Excellent
writing, speaking, and reading skills in English.
- Excellent
verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Computer
literate with e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet experience.
- Ability
to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent
organizational skills and ability to work as part of a team.
Base of Operations: Kisumu,
Kenya
Reporting: The Administrative Assistant will report to the HR/Office Manager.
How to Apply:
Reporting: The Administrative Assistant will report to the HR/Office Manager.
How to Apply:
Interested
applicants should apply via the link:
Only
candidates who send their information by applying through the link and by the
deadline will be eligible.