REPORTING TO: Administrative Officer II
ASSIGNMENT LENGTH: Two years, renewable by mutual consent
POSITION SUMMARY: The Population Council, Kenya is looking for an Administrative Officer to support the general day to day administrative duties in the office. The officer will manage the incoming communication including receiving incoming mail, phone calls and physical mail, act as a point of contact for third party vendors, support the procurement function and program coordination.
RESPONSIBILITIES
General administration support
Ensure good general office management, cleanliness and maintenance of the office premises and equipment.
Front office management: ensure that guests are assisted promptly, manage the switchboard, and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
Act as general contact and liaise with outside agencies including office building management, cleaning firm and office flower maintenance etc.
Procurement support:
Act as a requisitioner for Finance & Administration and program purchases
Verify all vendor invoices and deliveries with program personnel and liaise with the Finance Officer for payment.
Prepare goods received notes for signing by the relevant requestors
Program Coordination:
Coordinate program activities, including partners’ travel, trainings, fieldwork logistics, procurement plans and budgets.
Request for project cash advance, payments follow up and verification, and expense reporting.
Oversee the overall execution and logistics for various project data collection activities
Compliance
Ensure compliance and adherence to the procurement and other relevant office policies in the execution of his or her duties
Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, and other business management fields or relevant discipline
Minimum of 3 years’ practical experience post qualification.
Must demonstrate understanding of procurement and administration including front office management, ethics, and good management skills with diverse teams with large flow of information and activities
Experience in an NGO setting is preferred
Experience in budget preparation, tracking and expense reporting
Excellent organizational skills, with mature interpersonal skills
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
Excellent spoken and written skills in English
Meticulous with an excellent sense of judgment and ability to multitask
Ability to adjust to changing circumstances, work on several activities in different stages of development at the same time and remain calm and focused under pressure
Ability to work independently and prioritize, show initiative
Ability to coordinate and work effectively with a diverse team in a multi—cultural set up
SALARY and BENEFITS: Salary range between KES 188,933 – 226,720 per month, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience. Excellent benefits package includes medical and group life and personal accident insurance available immediately upon hire; provident plan with employer contribution equal to 10% of annual salary, after successful completion of the trial period. We strive to provide an environment of professional growth and development.
Qualified candidates should fill this form and send their resume and cover letter to: jobs-nairobi@popcouncil.org by 18th February 2022Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This is a national position and only Kenyan nationals will be considered. Population Council, Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.
Apply via :
jobs-nairobi@popcouncil.org