DanChurchAid (DCA) is working in Turkana, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Busia and Siaya counties with refugees and local communities to enhance peace, livelihoods and resilience.
DCA implements projects directly as well as through local
partner organizations.
For more information on DCA, please visit www.danchurchaid.org.
DCA is seeking to recruit an experienced and energetic Kenyan
National for an internship position as Administrative Assistant.
The position is based in Nairobi – with some travel to DCA’s offices in Nakuru and Kakuma anticipated – and reports to the HR & Admin Officer based in Nairobi.
The main responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant are:
Human Resources (HR) & Administration:
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Make travel arrangements, such as booking flights, cars, and
making hotel reservations.
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Reconcile hotel, air tickets & taxi expense reports &
requesting for payments.
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Support event planning, including sourcing and booking venues, confirming
attendance and preparing materials.
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Update staff leave records.
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Assist in shortlisting of candidates during recruitment
processes.
Procurement & Logistics (ProLog):
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Assist in conducting market survey when required and give
feedback on market trends.
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Assist in ensuring that all procurements are completed on time
and updated on DCA’s online system (ADMIND).
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Assist in preparation of project bid advertisements, bidding
documents, evaluation reports, requests for proposals for consulting services,
draft contracts and all other procurement cycle activity documents.
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Assist Pro-Log in archiving management.
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Assist in tracking monthly country logistics reports.
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Maintain updated assets register for DCA Kenya assets.
Professional Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences in
any of these fields: Administration, Human Resource Management, Social Studies
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Knowledge and prior experience of administrative, procurement
and human resources policies and procedures would be advantageous
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Good communications skills
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Computer knowledge (Microsoft Office – particularly MS Word
& Excel)
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High level of motivation, integrity and commitment
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Excellent planning and organisational skills, and ability to
work with minimal supervision
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Good team player
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to manage sensitive
and confidential information.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply
online.
The deadline for applications is: 19/03/2021
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
DCA offers: The position is for 12 months with a three-month
probation period. DCA offers an internship package (stipend, insurance, and
benefits) in accordance with the Internship Policy detailed in the DCA Kenya HR
Manual.
DCA is an equal opportunity employer and all interested and
qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, gender,
marital status and religious, political, or ethnic affiliation. Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
DCA conducts a thorough anti-terror check as part of the
recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you can pass this check and
maintain this status throughout your employment period.