Internews Network Administrative Assistant Kenyan Job

Internews Network is seeking an administrative assistant to work on a 16-month conflict mitigation project in Central Somalia, working with a local radio partner.

The successful candidate will provide administrative and logistical support to the Country Director.

This is a full-time post based in Nairobi.

Duties and Responsibilities:-

• Plan and handle all logistics for training workshops and other events
• Make arrangements for staff travel, including to and from and within Somalia
• Assist in procuring equipment and supplies
• Handle logistics for shipping equipment to destinations in Somalia
• Source for local vendors to supply goods and services
• Liaise with local partner to ensure timely compliance with all administrative and reporting requirements
• Collate cash expense receipts and voucher preparation for submission to the accountant.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and phone communications
• File and retrieve organizational documents, records and reports
• Carry out tasks relating to bank accounts, including collecting and depositing cheques or cash.
• Prepare monthly cash projections
• Monitor compliance with staff contract conditions
• Maintain an inventory of project equipment
• Ensure all project and partner staff keep adequate and timely records for reporting and monitoring purposes
• Provide support to staff in their project work as directed by the Country Director

Qualifications:-

• Degree in Business Administration or related field
• 3 years relevant experience.
• Advanced skills in standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Somali language an advantage

Personal attributes:-

• Good analytical skills, time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• A team player.

To apply for this position please send your CV and cover letter to:- africajobs@internews.org by Monday 9th April 2012