Mercy Corps
Office Assistant
Mombasa, Kenya
About Mercy Corps: Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by
the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more
than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action
— helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from
within. Now, and for the future.
Mercy Corps began working in Kenya in
2008 and has to date built a robust and diverse portfolio in working to enable
Kenyans affected by poverty, resource scarcity and conflict – in particular
youth, women, adolescents and marginalized communities – to be healthy,
productive and to drive peace and development of their communities.
To do this, we deliver integrated
programming to strengthen resilience, market and governance systems, address
the root causes of conflict, and equip vulnerable populations- in particular
youth, women, adolescents and marginalized social groups- with the skills,
opportunities and resources they need to be healthy, productive and to drive
the development of their communities.
Mercy Corps Kenya also collaborates
with neighboring countries to implement a number of multi-country and
cross-border programs.with neighboring countries to implement a number of
multi-country and cross-border programs.
Program / Department Summary: The Operations Department is committed to implementing and
maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the operations
functions. The overriding objective for all administration and logistics
operations is the prompt and effective provision of support services to Mercy
Corps’ beneficiary populations in compliance with donor specifications.
General Position Summary: The Office Assistant will be responsible for office cleaning,
preparing tea/coffee and general office assistance functions for the Mercy
Corps Mombasa office.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Overall responsible for all general
office assistance aspects of Mercy Corps’ office support functions in Mombasa
in compliance with MC Administration and in-country policies.
Office Maintenance:
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Clean dishes in the kitchen.
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Clean washrooms and kitchen daily.
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Empty garbage cans and dust bins
daily.
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Clean and dust work stations in the
office daily.
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Clean and neatly organize meeting
room(s).
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Clean the refrigerator, microwave and
other appliances in use in the office premises.
·
Track the office cleaning supplies
and replenish the same.
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Report items and assets in need of
repair & maintenance.
Kitchen functions:
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Prepare tea for the office staff.
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Prepare and serve refreshments for
meetings.
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Maintain stock of kitchen items and
consumables and replenish the same.
General Office Assistance:
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Perform receptionist duties when
required.
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Deliver documents among departments
on request.
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Make photocopies on request.
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Refill papers in printers and
photocopiers.
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Attend to minor maintenance work.
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Issue and track office stationery.
Other:
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Conduct himself/herself both
professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy
Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation.
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Other duties as assigned from time to
time.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
ACCOUNTABILITY:
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Logistics Assistant/Officer.
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: All team members at the field office.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
·
Minimum 2 years’ experience in
general office assistance.
·
Basic computer skills are required.
·
Strong organizational skills.
·
Fluency in English and Swahili
languages (both written and spoken).
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online.
Applications should be submitted on
or before 8th March, 2020 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Mercy Corps does not charge any fees
at any stage of the recruitment process.
