For
over 45 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in
developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy.
Based
in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development
organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness,
financial services, enterprise development, community development and food
security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil
society.
ACDI/VOCA
currently has approximately 97 projects in 38 countries and revenues of over
$140 million.
Office and Logistics Manager
Nairobi,
Kenya
We
are currently seeking an Office and Logistics Manager for the Resilience and
Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) project, funded
by USAID.
This
project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian investments that prove
to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and reducing the need for
recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these investments to
accelerate sustainable economic growth.
The
goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value chain that increases
pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in several Kenyan
counties and beyond.
Responsibilities:
- Support
the COP in the daily management of office operations including but not
limited to, human resources, procurement, grants management, office
administration, and monitoring the timely submission of reports.
- Ensure
that administrative, operations and procurement functions are in
compliance with ACDI/VOCA’s Employee Personnel Manual (EPM), Procurement
Manual, USAID rules and regulations, and applicable Kenyan law; prepare
required documentation of such
- Ensure
effective coordination between administrative, operations support
and program staff
- Ensure
efficient organization and execution of events, conferences, workshops,
large general meetings, including preparation and dissemination of
background documents, arrangements for lodging, catering, minute-taking,
equipment use, etc.
- Contribute
to program reporting, monitoring, and support the COP in the coordination
of the REGAL-AG program and finance team
- Maintain
organized and accurate records including the submission of payment
requests for general invoices, publication payments, and expense reports
- Supervise
the receptionist and drivers
- Act
as liaison for outside vendors, including IT troubleshooting and office
equipment setup
- Assist
with setup for new staff members to ensure smooth orientation
- Address
general mail deliveries for the Kenya office, including invoices, requests
for information, etc.
- Monitor
office equipment and maintain supply levels, submit supply order requests
as needed
- Ensure
kitchen area is cleanly maintained and stocked
- Ensure
efficient management and maintenance of office assets, facilities, IT,
security, etc.
- Maintain
and reconcile timesheets
Qualifications:
- Minimum
of bachelor’s degree in management or related field is required
- Minimum
of 5 years of experience in managing office operations and demonstrated
understanding of and experience with USAID policy and procedures
- Strong
oral and written communication skills in English is required
- Good
problem solver, self-starter, creative and innovative, good communication,
leadership and reporting skills required
- Experience
working in Kenya agricultural development programs is highly preferred
- IT
compliant or training in IT is highly recommended.
To
be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume
toREGALAG@joinav.org.
Please
include the position title in the subject line.
No
phone calls please.
Only
finalists contacted.
Women
and minorities encouraged to apply.
EOE.
Please
apply by close of business, August 24, 2012.
5:34 PM
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