ACDI / VOCA
Job Vacancy: Office
/ Admin Assistant
Since 1963 and in 146 countries, ACDI
/ VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed
in the global economy.
Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI /
VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers
technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services,
enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote
broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society.
ACDI / VOCA currently has
approximately 49 projects in 30 countries and total revenues of $151 million.
Overview of Resilience Learning
Activity: The Resilience Learning Activity
(RLA) USAID/East Africa flagship learning award was fully executed effective
October 1, 2019. It will support regional and country-level institutions to
conduct and act upon resilience learning for key knowledge gaps in the Horn of
Africa, contributing to the region’s Journey to Self-Reliance.
By building the capacity of
institutions to improve analytical capacity, increase the evidence base for
resilience programming, and strengthen CLA systems and networks, RLA will
contribute to the HoRN’s objective to strengthen regional and cross-border
collaboration and improve evidence-based learning.
Job Title: Office
/ Admin Assistant
Project: Resilience Learning Activity
Department: Operations
Location: Nairobi
Reports To: Operations and Logistics Specialist
Grade: 3
Job Summary: The Office and Administrative Assistant will handle all aspects
of the administration and operations in the country office.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
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Coordinating front-desk activities,
including receiving phone calls, screening and determining the nature of calls,
distributing correspondence and redirecting correspondence and redirecting
phone calls appropriately
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Handling the flow of people through
the office.
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Arranging appointments and meetings
when requested including managing an active calendar of appointments, composing
and preparing correspondence
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Filing, records keeping and offering
administrative support to the team
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Assist the Operations Manager in
arranging travel movements e: g pickups/drop offs if needed.
·
Welcoming guests positively and
executing all administrative tasks to the highest quality standards
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Maintaining safe clean reception area
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Perform other tasks as requested by
your supervisor or management.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business
Management, secretarial, front office operations or any relevant field
·
At least two years of experience in
an administrative role preferably in an NGO
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Must be pleasant with a warm and
outgoing personality
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Good written and verbal communication
and interpersonal skills
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High level of organizational skills
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Ability to multitask, handle pressure
as well as possess stress management skills
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Must be a problem solver and
self-starter.
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Must exercise creativity and
innovation, good communication, leadership and reporting skills.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume to
HRKenya@acdivoca.org no later than January 27, 2020.
In the subject line, please include
the position title. Resume and all associated application documents shall be
provided as a single attachment in and list long-term employment history and
any relevant short-term consulting work.
Due to the high volume of
applications we are not able to respond to inquiries via phone.
Only those candidates considered for
an interview will be contacted.
ACDI / VOCA is an equal opportunity
employer.
Women, minorities and people from
diverse groups are encouraged to apply.
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