Administrative Assistant
Background
The Bureau of the Fiscal Service, on
behalf of the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), is posting
this job vacancy to seek a qualified individual to serve as an Administrative
Assistant (AA) for its field office in Nairobi, Kenya under a personal service
contract for a base period of 12-months and four 12-month option periods.
USADF provides grant funding to
private businesses, farmers’ cooperatives, associations, and various
community-based organizations, especially those serving marginalized peoples
engaged in economic and social development activities.
The Foundation started its funding
activities in Kenya in 2011. USADF’s office in Kenya provides on-going support
to projects that have been financed and also continues to identify viable local
community development and small and medium-sized enterprises that show
potential to create employment opportunities, generate incomes and have broad
social impact beyond the project activity.
Qualifications
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Citizen of the Country of Kenya.
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Minimum of high school diploma plus
two years of post-high school study or professional certifications in office
administration, general business, community development, information technology
or secretarial work.
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Minimum of four years of
administrative/secretarial work experience with a business, Non-Governmental
Organization (NGO) or other institution or agency
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Ability to use modern ICT equipment:
telephone exchange, computer, copier, printer, and scanner.
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Ability and experience with Microsoft
applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Office.
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Ability to interact and communicate
effectively with clients, executives, government officials, and grassroots
groups.
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Experience in filing and records
management.
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Experience and knowledge of handling
petty cash, preparation of financial reconciliations, issuing payment vouchers,
and preparation of financial reports.
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Fluent in written and spoken English
and a local Kenyan language. Basic English proficiency (ability to read and
converse in English).
How to Apply
This job announcement is solely
intended to advertise the Kenya Administrative Assistant position opening.
To apply for this position, YOU MUST
RESPOND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SOLICITATION RFP-ADF-FOP-18-0008 POSTED AT https://www.fbo.gov/.
A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION CAN ALSO
BE OBTAINED AT:
USADF Kenya Field Office: Blue Violet
Plaza, Suite 201, at the junction of Kindaruma Road and Kamburu Road, Kilimani,
Nairobi