Procurement and Administration Officer Job in Kenya

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non governmental organization that carries out high quality, policy relevant research on population, health and education issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. 

The Center seeks to fill the position of Procurement and Administration Officer.

Responsibilities
  • Overseeing day-to-day office administrative services
  • Organizing transport and accommodation for new staff
  • Ensuring all office services are provided effectively and efficiently including stationary and office drinking water
  • Planning and coordinating procurement of goods and services
  • Reviewing and processing payments to suppliers
  • Overseeing effective administration of petty cash
  • Overseeing effective delivery of catering services by the office restaurant
  • Planning and coordinating disposal of obsolete office assets
  • Coordinating air travel, taxi and office transport
  • Recommend and implement changes to administrative processes and policies
  • Supervision of the Receptionist and drivers.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area
  • At least 3 years post qualification experience in administration and procurement
  • Professional certification in procurement/purchasing and supply is an added advantage
  • Basic accounting knowledge is essential
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
  • Excellent planning and organizational skills including the ability to accurately keep track of administrative issues.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our recruitment portal http://hrs.aphrc.org by April 15, 2016. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Cover letters should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi

Website: www.aphrc.org

APHRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the protection of children