RTI is an independent
organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research
that improves the human condition.
Founded as a centerpiece of
the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina in 1958, RTI offers innovative
research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. It
has a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people.
RTI anticipates staffing the
following job position for TUSOME, a donor funded Project.
TUSOME Project is a national
literacy intervention focused on curriculum support, teacher training and
teaching material development to improve the quality of early grade instruction
in formal and non-formal schools through a reading intervention.
Administrative Assistant
(Nairobi)
The Administrative Assistant
ensures that administrative systems in the Nairobi office are conducted
according to; all RTI policies, client regulations, standard operating
procedures and good business practice.
In addition, the person
provides reception, secretarial, administrative, logistics support management
and basic procurement support to the Nairobi based staff.
The person will facilitate
effective communication between the Nairobi’s Office and its key clients and partners.
Required qualifications and
experience: A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience and a
Bachelor’s Degree or a Higher Diploma in Administration or Secretarial studies;
Additional qualification in office management, business management or
accounting preferred.
Experience in logistics
management, organizing workshops and training courses, preparing, monitoring
budgets and petty cash management in an international organization
preferred.
Experience within the Not for
Profit sector and familiarity with donor reporting requirements is preferred.
To apply, email your cover
letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.orgby 21st August,
2017.
Applicants must include
POSITION and REGION in the subject line of the email.
Please do not attach copies
of certificates.
We regret that only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Please note: RTI
International does not use agents or require any form of payment in the
recruitment process.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA
employer M/F/D/V