International Planned Parenthood Federation Expedition and General Assistant Jobs in Kenya

International Planned Parenthood Federation Expedition and General Assistant Jobs in Kenya

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global sexual and reproductive health (SRH) service provider and one of the leading advocates for universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for all. IPPF is a worldwide movement of 120 national organizations, referred to as Member Associations, working with and for communities and individuals.

These member associations are the leading civil society providers of contraception in 89 of 120 countries. And in 64 of those 89 countries, IPPF is the only largescale international provider. Collectively, member associations delivered more than 1 billion cumulative services between 2016 and 2022.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, the overarching goal of IPPF Africa Region (IPPFAR) is to increase access to SRHR services to the most vulnerable youth, men, and women in sub-Saharan Africa. To reach this goal, IPPFAR works with local civil-society organizations, governments, the African Union (AU), regional economic commissions (RECs), the United Nations, among others, to expand political and financial commitments to SRHR in Africa.

IPPFAR tackles the continent’s growing SRH challenges through a network of Member Associations (MAs), strategic partners and volunteers in 42 countries. For more information, please read our 2022 profile (in English and French) here.

Role Purpose:

Providing general administrative support and driving services to the Regional Director and Staff in the office.

Role Deliverables:

Transport-related:

Ensure safe driving of Regional Director and office staff.

Receive and manage motor vehicle registration and de-registration of all ARO official vehicles with diplomatic plates.

In collaboration with the supervisor, ensure timely and adequate valid insurance cover for office and general office equipment.

Ensure that office vehicles and equipment are always in serviceable condition and timely arrange for repairs in the event of need and/or routine servicing.

Ensure prompt and accurate delivery of mail to multilateral, bilateral, embassies and consular, government and non-government agencies/ organizations operating from Nairobi.

Support supervisor to assist expatriate staff and their dependents.

Prepare dispatch and follow up on residence permits, diplomatic cards, motor vehicle registration and VAT Exemptions for ARO.

Maintain a record of travel and fuel consumption of the organizations' vehicles.

Support and enable a safe environment, adhering to

the safeguarding reporting and monitoring requirements of this role.

Administration-related:

Supports the coordination and follow-up of all duty-related travels.

Support the day to day logistical and administrative set up of the office by ensuring that what is necessary for staff to work in a smooth, healthy and safe environment is provided;

Performs other duties are requested by supervisor.

Key skills/Expertise:

Proven experience in a similar position; preferably in the NGO sector

High degree of integrity and honesty and ability to maintain high level of confidentiality

Good sense of orientation and knowledge of the city’s routes

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, and Power Point)

Diligence and attention to detail

Good interpersonal relationship and communication skills

Fluency in English; working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an added advantage

Subscribe to IPPF’s Policies, Mission, Vision, and values and IPPFAR’s, Procedures, rules, and regulations

Focus on continuous improved results/performance

Sound judgment.

Initiative and ability to work independently as well as a member of a team

Flexibility and willing to work outside normal working hours when the exigencies of service so demand

Ensure the safety and security of the vehicle and its passengers.

Role models safeguarding, anti-racism and non-discrimination and acts with integrity

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding in a local and international context.

Demonstrates ability and willingness to work in a diverse, multicultural, multilingual and intergenerational environment that is anti-racist and respectful of others

An intersectional (pro) feminist passionate about sexual reproductive health care rights + justice.

Supportive of people’s rights regardless of sexuality or gender identity/expression and supportive of worker’s rights and access to health care in sex work.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; International Planned Parenthood Federation Expedition and General Assistant Jobs in Kenya

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