Responsibilities fr the Admin & Office Manager Job
Administrative
Ensure core team and consultant teams have all documents needed (printed and/or scanned to carry out their work in a timely manner
Handle all incoming and outgoing correspondence for the office (letters, faxes, and courier), calls and manage the office filing system
Order, issue and monitor supply and usage of office stationery and evaluation project supplies
Track office supply inventory and procure additional when needed
Develop, update, and maintain monitoring log for assigned assets, i.e. computers, lightings, etc.
Develop quarterly updates and reporting for assigned assets inventory
Manage the ESPS central electronic filing system
Manage Staff Attendance Book
Function as fleet supervisor, keeping track of where vehicle is at all times, manages day-to-day staff needs for the vehicle and approves staff use of vehicle based priorities for the day
Keep Roster of selected/authorized vendors for vehicle maintenance to date
Oversee driver maintenance of log book, reviewing bi-weekly to ensure proper maintenance; completes PO and provides funds to driver for refueling
Keep petty cash, completing all paperwork required for use of petty cash and reconciles petty cash account on a weekly basis
Keep electronic version TO calendars updated per Senior M&E Advisor’s input Human Resources
Act as primary recruiter for all local consultants, working closely with local senior management to identify qualified candidates for specific TOs both from the data base, as well as sourcing candidates externally
Update at least quarterly Organization and Individual ESPS Roster(s)
Ensure that rosters are complete, accurate and without error prior to submission to USAID in quarterly report
Liaise with HQ HR to ensure that local hires meet GOK labor laws
Advise COP and DCOP on labor laws to ensure ESPS compliance with all hiring and dismissal procedures according to the GOK law
Maintain staff files including leave requests, tracking with FM of leave hours, sick hours etc.
Managerial
Supervise additional personnel including driver and cleaner
Appraise of all direct reports minimum annually
Additional Duties/Tasks and Responsibilities
Carry out other tasks as directed by the supervisor or COP through the supervisor
Qualifications for the Admin & Office Manager Job
Impeccable capacity to coordinate various support activities
Efficient time and resource management
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work with core team and HQ to recruit excellent consultants; keep consultant rosters current and accurate
A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field is required
At least four years of experience working in an administrative role, or relevant formal training in administration or related field
Prior experience working on a US Government, UN or World Bank funded project is highly preferred
Experience performing basic administrative tasks in an office environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the program team
Fluency in oral and written English
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to manage processes and maintain accurate records
Demonstrated effective organizational skills and ability to handle work in an efficient and timely manner
Good interpersonal skills; ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment
Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical corporate office environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to twenty five pounds.
