African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF) Administrative Secretary Job in Kenya

The African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF) is a research, data resource, reflection and policy debate institution devoted to the resolution of the governance and development issues confronting policy-makers and societies in the East African Community (EAC) and the Great Lakes Region.

It links scholars, researchers, opinion leaders and public service functionaries to interact and share ideas. The Forum also facilitates the evolution of a regional community of scholars, researchers and institutions with a shared interest in resolving inter-African development problems.

ARRF wishes to fill the following position at the secretariat in Nairobi.

Administrative Secretary

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Officer, the responsibilities of the Administrative Secretary include general administrative support to the management and research staff, events & assets management, correspondence & cash handling as well as document development.

The position holder will also perform liaison functions on behalf of ARRF with partners, suppliers and service providers. This function includes the coordination of procurement activities in line with ARRF procedures.

The management may assign other responsibilities to the job holder for the smooth running of day-to-day operations at the organization.

Requirements for the position:

A Bachelors degree in Business Administration or related management course, with at least three (3) years experience in a busy organization, preferably a research institution.

Those with Diplomas in Administration and at least five (5) years relevant experience will also be considered.

In addition, working knowledge of Office management computer packages will be required. Knowledge of the Quick Books accounting package will be an added advantage.

Candidates will have to demonstrate their abilities to communicate effectively, orally and in writing as well as good interpersonal skills.

To apply for this position, please send an application letter, together with an updated CV, salary history and at least three referees, by post or e-mail, to reach us by 2nd September 2011 to:

The Chief Executive Officer
African Research and Resource Forum (ARRF)
P. O. Box 57103-00200 Nairobi, Kenya
Email: admin@arrforum.org

 

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