Administrative Assistant Job at Feed the Children - Career Opportunity in Kenya
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Vacancy title:
Administrative Assistant

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Administrative & Office ]

 

Jobs at:

Feed the Children

Deadline of this Job:
22nd June 2019  

Duty Station:
Within Kenya , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: 7th June 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed


JOB DETAILS:
  FEED in ActionHunger is a global problem and Feed the Children operates in areas where we can make the biggest impact. Use our interactive map to learn more about our work.Feed the Children exists to end childhood hunger. It’s the cause upon which we were founded in 1979 and the one that we continue to fight for each and every day.
We know it takes the power of many to end childhood hunger for good. We connect donors, experts, partners, leaders and communities to attack the problem from all angles.
Station: FEED Office Gigiri -Nairobi
Reporting to: HR/Admin Officer and working closely with the Regional Director Office and all Departments.
Purpose: To be the first point of contact for the organization and coordinate the rest of the sections in the organization ensuring excellent reception that leaves a positive lasting impression about the organization for both internal and external customers..

  Major responsibilities:
• Receive & schedule all visitors to the office, respond to their requirements and maintain a record.
• Maintain and operate efficient communication through a telephone switchboard and mobile connection.
• Keep a record of telephone usage and submit monthly report to the HR & Admin Officer.
• Assist in booking air tickets for the teams and other travel itinerary as per instructions from Supervisor.
• Coordinate reservations for the Board Room, catering for meetings and other internal meeting venues.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of the photocopy and other office equipment by departments.
• Secure bookings of external meeting facilities as/and when required.
• Manage the tracking sheet to ensure smooth flow of documents from end user to the different signatories
• In coordination with the Transport coordinator; Keep a record of the program’s vehicles located in the Gigiri office
• Ensure all repairs and breakages are reported to the operations department on time.
• Ensure cleanness of the office kitchenette and launch area is maintained at all times.
• Timely coordination of activities within the Administration sections.
• Ensure smooth flow of basic office needs kitchen provisions, water, power, rentals and garbage etc.
• Responsible for opening and locking of the main office block and other rooms after work hours.
• Maintain office security by following the laid down procedures for visitors.
• Assist the Regional Director as required in clearing visitors, calls, meetings and other diary management.
• Any other duties as assigned by line manager.


Job Skills: Not Specified


  Minimum Qualifications:
• Degree in Business Management Training in Front Office Management / Customer service.
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional experience operating telephone switchboard and handling flight bookings
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Receptionist/Admin Assistant with at least 1 year in INGO
• Excellent experience in use of office equipment ie. Photocopier, Scanner, Projector and digital cameras.
• Good knowledge of Computer applications, MS Office packages etc.
• Current Certificate of good conduct/Police Clearance.
• Understanding and ability to cope with Child Protection Policies
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Job Education Requirements: Not Specified


Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

 

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Job application procedure
  How to Apply
If you meet the requirements mentioned above please send your application and detailed CV to HR-Kenya@feedthechildren.org or to the HR office by 14th June 2019.
Feed the Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Child Protection Policies
Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.


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Job Info
Job Category: Administrative jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, 14th June 2019
Duty Station: kenya
Posted: 07-06-2019
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-06-2019
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 07-06-2065
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