Concern Worldwide Administration Assistant Jobs in Kenya

Concern Worldwide Administration Assistant Jobs in Kenya



Job Summary:

The job holder will undertake administrative duties and responsibilities that enable efficient and effective running of support operations in Marsabit office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Welcome office visitors and directing them to the relevant person or office

  • Liaise with Nairobi HR organizing pre-employment medical examinations for locally recruited staff etc. as and when required.

  • Update CVs database.

  • Dispatch and ensure receipt of all HR staff documents while maintaining relevant records.

  • Assist consolidation of Marsabit PDRs for submission to HR in Nairobi.

  • Collate leave plans, facilitate leave applications, work with Nairobi HR.

  • Scan finance documents before dispatching originals to Nairobi.

  • Liaise with Nairobi Admin on flight and staff movement especially for high profile Concern and donor visits

  • Manage housekeeping services - garbage collection, pest and rodent control, office cleaning to ensure a clean, healthy, safe and professional working environment.

  • Supervise, coach and mentor direct reports - Office Cleaner in the effective and efficient delivery of their responsibilities.

  • Liaise with Logistics Officer and field staff to ensure adequate and timely procurement of office supplies for field offices.

  • Manage office admin store for office supplies and stationery

  • Liaise with Administration in Nairobi in the management of Marsabit lease renewals and rent payments

  • Update and maintain list of office inventories

  • Assist in compilation and consolidation of Marsabit staff time sheets and sharing the same with Nairobi finance on monthly basis

  • Take minutes of the meetings - monthly staff meeting, Sector leads, Security Focal Group

  • Ensure strict guardianship and security of information and documents, including proper filing, secure storage and limiting access to only authorized personnel.

    Others

  • Adhere to and promote the standards outlined in the Concern Code of Conduct and associated policies to their team, beneficiaries, and be committed
    to providing a safe working environment

  • Participating and contributing towards Concern’s emergency response, as and when necessary

  • Take all possible measures to meet Core Humanitarian Standards (CHS)

  • Any other duties as assigned by the Line Manager

    Person Specification

    Minimum Education, Qualifications & Experience Required:

  • Diploma in HR or Administration

  • A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a similar position. Experience in a CBO or NGO is preferred.

  • Knowledge of and competency in common HR and administration processes and procedures, coupled with strong office management.

  • Proficiency in the use of MS Office (Spreadsheets, Word, Access and Power Point)

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, planning, reporting and organization skills

  • Fluency in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili. Fluency in local languages is essential.

    Preference will be given to candidates who have:

  • High integrity and demonstrated ability to follow standards and policies

  • Commitment to humanitarian principles and values

  • Commitment to adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Code of Conduct and Associated Policies

    Competencies required:

  • Communicating and working with others

  • Managing yourself

    How to Apply

    Interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, should send a detailed CV with three referees and Cover Letter Only to nairobi.hr@concern.net with the subject of the email as "Admin Assistant -Marsabit'' on or before Tuesday, 8th August 2023. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.

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