General Function:
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
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