Friday, February 3, 2012

DIAKONIE EMERGENCY RECEPTIONIST, DRIVER / MESSENGER JOBS IN KENYA

Diakonie Emergency Aid (DEA) is a worldwide humanitarian assistance agency of the Protestant Church of Germany. The regional office in Nairobi is in charge of relief projects in the greater Horn of Africa and Madagascar.

DEA seeks to recruit suitable candidate to fill the following positions:

Receptionist / Team Assistant

Key Responsibilities:-

Carry out receptionist tasks
Assist team with administrative tasks
Maintain DEA library
Occasionally prepare and serve beverages to visitors during formal meetings
Take note of action points during team meetings

Qualifications and Competencies:-

Diploma in Office Management / Administration is a minimum requirement
Minimum two (2) years working experience in a similar position
Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft office. Knowledge of database management is an asset.
Willing to work odd hours when required


To receive an application form, send an email to: dea.recruitment@gmail.com

Applications must include an application form, cover letter and a daytime telephone number. The deadline for submission of applications is 10 February 2012. All applications should be sent to: dea.nairobi@diakonie-emergency-aid.com

Driver / Messenger

Key Responsibilities:-

Driving and maintenance of vehicles according to DEA standards
Delivery and collection of items

Qualifications and Competencies:-

Must have a minimum of ‘O’ level education
Minimum two (2) years driving experience with an NGO or tour company in urban and rural conditions
Good knowledge of security procedures is an added advantage
Knowledge of basic mechanics and / or first aid is an added advantage
Excellent knowledge of spoken English and Swahili
Willing to work odd hours when required

If you meet the qualifications specified above, drop your application that includes: contact details of three work-related referees, copies of certificates and a detailed CV addressed to the

Regional Director, Diakonie Emergency Aid,
Ground floor, Bishop Magua Centre, George Padmore lane,
opposite Uchumi Ngong Hyper.

The closing date for submitting applications is 10 February 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.