AMREF Administrative Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Position: Administrative Assistant (Four Positions)

Reference Number: KCO/HR/025/2011

Location: Nairobi and Kisumu, Kenya

Closing Date: July 15, 2011

AMREF in Kenya is looking for individuals, who are well organised, highly motivated and results oriented to join a dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa.

Purpose

·       To provide office and project support by ensuring effective co-ordination, planning and monitoring of office administration, logistics, reporting and communication.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

·       Administrative support and information flow: In charge of receiving and dispatching correspondence (including letters, faxes, email, and telephone calls)

·       Communications and correspondence support: Receives and reviews correspondence, provides the relevant case history, prepares routine responses

·       Planning: Co-ordinates the project’s calendar of events with the relevant offices both internal and external. This includes annual planning, ad hoc planning of activities and project work-plan

·       Organising: Manages the execution of events including meetings, workshops and other work-related gatherings

·       Reporting: In charge of processing and distribution of a variety of reports including minutes of various meetings, project monthly, quarterly and annual reports

·       Information Management: Develop and maintain relevant databases and filing systems for optimal management of information and contacts

·       Responsible and custodian of all project assets, maintains an updated inventory at all times.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

·       The ideal candidate should have a Diploma in Business Management or its equivalent; a first degree would be desirable.

·       Minimum of three (3) years work experience in busy environment; experience in the NGO health sector would be an added advantage; must be ICT proficient.

·       In addition, the candidate should have excellent interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and ability to prioritise duties and work under minimal supervision.

These are challenging opportunities for dedicated and highly motivated professionals.

If you would like to join this dynamic team and help bring better health for Africa, please quote the position and reference number (KCO/HR/025/2011) in the email subject matter, send your CV and application letter which should include remuneration requirements and contact details of three work-related referees, to the Human Resources Manager, AMREF in Kenya by email to recruitment@amref.org

The closing date for submitting applications is July 15, 2011.

We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

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