Administrative Officer (ADM286-FAOPS) Kenya
Nairobi, Nairobi
Posted 4 days ago
- Company:
- For Africa Operations
- Company Description:
- For Africa Operations is the operational arm responsible for running the activities of For Afrika, an organization rooted in Christian values and dedicated to serving the people of Africa. Guided by a mission of compassion and inclusivity, we are committed to making a difference across the continent without discrimination based on race, religion, gender, political stance, or any other form. Our journey began with providing lifesaving nutritional relief in a single country. Today, we have expanded our reach to deliver diverse, localized programs in six African nations: Angola, Mozambique, Rwanda, South Africa, South Sudan, and Uganda. We thank God for the privilege of our calling and the opportunity to continue this vital work for the betterment of Africa and its people.
- Contract Type:
- Full Time
- Experience Required:
- 1 year
- Education Level:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Gender:
- Any
- Number of vacancies:
- 4
Job Description
We are looking for an Administrative Officer to join our team and support our daily office procedures.
A successful Administrative Officer will act as the point of contact for all employees, providing administrative support and managing their queries.
Main duties include;
managing office stock,
preparing regular reports (e.g. expenses and office budgets) and organizing records.
Specific Skills Needed:
• Good planning, organizational and time management skills
• Strong customer service orientation with very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ethical conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
• Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity and inclusion including gender equality.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets
• Maintain and update organization's databases
• Organize a filing system for important and confidential organization's documents
• Answer queries by employees and Field agents and coordinators
• Update office policies as needed
• Maintain organization's calendar and schedule appointments
• Book meeting rooms as required
• Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages)
• Schedule in-house and external events
Educational Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or relevant field required.
• Minimum of 1 years work experience in administrative support functions.
• Experience with a local or international NGO a plus.
• Experience and proficient skills in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint,)