SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an
affiliate of SOS CV- International whose mission is to build families for
children in need, help them shape their own futures and share in the
development of their communities.
In Kenya, the organisation runs five
Children’s Villages in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, Meru and Kisumu.
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya also
runs education and health institutions and works with local communities through
Families Strengthening Programs.
Receptionist /
Secretary – SOS CV Meru
We seek to recruit a suitably
qualified person to become Receptionist / Secretary for SOS CV in Meru.
Key Functions
of the Job
The Receptionist will undertake
various duties which include and are not limited to the following:-
·
Proactively supporting and providing
secretarial and administrative support services.
·
Support in setting up meetings and
workshops venues, including drafting various documents , reports and minutes
·
Support the Administrator to ensure
staff files and children files are well updated with relevant documents
·
Organize and plan for the guest house
visitors
·
Maintaining supplies as well as
record keeping of stationery.
·
Managing office machines.
The ideal candidate should be
proficient in all Microsoft office programs, and possess:
·
Proven skills in working under minimum
supervision.
·
Wide experience in administration and
reception work in a high work pressure and very
·
Deadline sensitive environment.
Required
Qualifications / Abilities
·
Diploma in Secretarial studies and /
or Business Administration. Must be computer literate.
·
Other Courses in public relations,
secretarial studies and typing.
·
Experience in fundraising and events
planning will be an added advantage.
·
At least 2 years working experience
in secretarial support in a large organisation
·
Excellent team player competencies,
with highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
If you believe your experience,
competencies and qualifications match the job and role specifications
described; send your application letter(stating current and expected pay) &
updated CV(with details of at least 3 referees one of which must be immediate
former employer) addressed to the National Director to reach us on or before
5th July 2019 by email to:
recruitment@soskenya.org
Only short listed candidates will be
contacted.
SOS Children’s Villages Kenya is an
equal opportunity employer and its Recruitment Policy addresses itself to the
core values of best practice, diversity and equality