Sanergy
Job Advert: Administrative Intern
Job Advert: Administrative Intern
Sanergy is an award-winning social
venture that builds healthy, prosperous communities by making hygienic
sanitation accessible and affordable in Africa’s urban informal settlements.
Our systems-based approach to solving
the sanitation crisis involves five key steps: we build a dense network of
low-cost, high-quality waterless sanitation facilities – called Fresh Life
Toilets.
We provide critical support services
– such as access to finance, business analytics, training and aspirational
marketing and branding. We collect the waste regularly and safely remove it
from the community for treatment.
We convert the waste into valuable
end products, such as organic fertilizer and insect-based animal protein, which
we sell to Kenyan farms. We launched our first toilet in November 2011, and we
now have a network of over 600 active Fresh Life Toilets run by over 300 Fresh
Life Operators.
We have collected and converted over
8,000 tons of waste. At the same time, we have built a team of over 250 people.
For our work, we have been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 10 Most
Innovative Companies in the World Doing Social Good and one of the 10 Best
Companies in Africa.
Sanergy seeks an administrative intern to be responsible for providing administrative support to
ensure efficient operation of all offices. You will support the senior
management team, employees through a variety of tasks related to the
organization and communication.
This is an exciting opportunity to be
part of a growing team tackling unanswered questions in the sanitation
development space.
A typical day for you might include the following
Key duties and responsibilities
Administration Services – Assist the Admin and Talent Coordinator in:
·
As the first point of contact for any
queries screen all incoming calls courteously redirecting/transferring calls to
respective teammates, screen all visitors to determine the purpose of their
business within the premises and use discretion as to whether they can be
granted access or whether they need an appointment.
·
Ensuring a well-functioning
reception, clean office premises-Line check to be done every morning, and meeting
rooms.
·
Being the point person in
coordinating high-level meetings for Directors/Managers.
·
The focal person in administrative
services such as prompt reservation for accommodation for staff and guests
before the date of travel etc.
·
Implementation and maintaining a
filing system for all administration documents according to procedures, while
ensuring proper mail distribution
·
Other administrative duties such as
keeping updated records of office expenses and costs, periodic inventory audits
of non-stock items, bill payments and processing all office related procurement
requests.
·
Updating Admin Trackers
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Managing different work calendars
·
Perform any other duties assigned by
management from time to time
Key Result Areas
·
Quality-Ensure quality of work at all
times, as per the required specifications and standards
·
Timeliness
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Accuracy- Accuracy at work at all
time
Skills and qualifications you’ll need
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Degree/Diploma in Business
Management, Business Administration or closely related field
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Highly proficient communicator in
both written and verbal communication.
·
Excellent customer service skills.
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Good listening skills and ability to
follow directives appropriately and (where applicable) relay the information
correctly
·
Excellent organization skills
including the ability to plan and prioritize tasks.
·
Detail oriented with a proactive
attitude that focuses on creating ideas and plans for correcting issues or
handling daily tasks.
·
Action-oriented i.e. agile and
resilient but also purposeful and aware – always directing the action from a
clear sense of purpose and an accurate assessment of what is happening in the
environment.
·
Allows for flexibility in work
schedule and works well under pressure
·
Good problem-solving skills; solves
minor issues without having to wait for counsel but also knows when to consult.
·
High level of integrity and honesty.
·
Ability to keep a high level of
confidentiality.
·
Diplomatic and can relate well with
different personalities in all circumstances
·
Strong proficiency in Microsoft
Office applications – and an appetite to improve these skills. Constantly
trying to improve their skills and toolbox to increase on-the-job efficiency.
Qualities you’ll need to fit in well with the Sanergy-Stars
·
A collaborative spirit that compels
you to work beyond your team
·
A desire to understand and serve
customers
·
A willingness to embrace diversity,
integrity, and empathy
·
An innovative approach to assessing
and testing new ideas
·
An enthusiasm to achieve set targets
and improve yourself professionally
Clearly indicating your available
start state, your resume/CV and cover letter by 30th November, 2018.
While the 2017 Sanergy interns are
not provided monetary compensation, the experience gleaned from their time at
Sanergy will benefit them for many years to come. Join us in pushing the
frontiers of innovation
