Job Title: Administration Manager
Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Employing Office: East Africa Regional Office
Closing Date: August 19 2011
Country: Kenya
Location: Nairobi
Employing Office: East Africa Regional Office
Closing Date: August 19 2011
Purpose of the position:
Coordinate the administration functions and provide administrative leadership to the administration team to
achieve a high quality, effective and efficient administrative support to the EARO staff, hosted units, GC and national offices; ensuring adherence to the law of the land and representing WV’s interests in legally binding contracts.
achieve a high quality, effective and efficient administrative support to the EARO staff, hosted units, GC and national offices; ensuring adherence to the law of the land and representing WV’s interests in legally binding contracts.
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
* Bachelor Degree in Business Management or related field (Masters Degree in Business Management preferred)
* Extensive experience in Administration and Management for a minimum of 5 years in a large international organization as a team leader
* Good understanding of Commercial Law
* Good knowledge of acceptable procurement processes and audit requirements
* Knowledge of normal organizational policies and procedures
* Good understanding of government requirements and procedures – work permit processing, duty free status immunities and procedures etc. (Ministry of Immigration and Foreign Affairs)
* Good skills in conflict resolution/problem solving, teamwork, crisis management, training facilitation and coaching.
* Experience in working in a multi- cultural environment. Experience in a hardship context will be an added advantage.
* Able to manage multiple priorities in cross-cultural teams and prioritize under pressure
* Integrity and strong interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, especially by phone and e-mail.
* Bachelor Degree in Business Management or related field (Masters Degree in Business Management preferred)
* Extensive experience in Administration and Management for a minimum of 5 years in a large international organization as a team leader
* Good understanding of Commercial Law
* Good knowledge of acceptable procurement processes and audit requirements
* Knowledge of normal organizational policies and procedures
* Good understanding of government requirements and procedures – work permit processing, duty free status immunities and procedures etc. (Ministry of Immigration and Foreign Affairs)
* Good skills in conflict resolution/problem solving, teamwork, crisis management, training facilitation and coaching.
* Experience in working in a multi- cultural environment. Experience in a hardship context will be an added advantage.
* Able to manage multiple priorities in cross-cultural teams and prioritize under pressure
* Integrity and strong interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, especially by phone and e-mail.
How to Apply
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees, should be sent to reach the undersigned not later than August 19th, 2011.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: wvaro_recruit@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.
Director
People and Culture
World Vision East Africa
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: wvaro_recruit@wvi.org
Please indicate clearly on the subject line the position you are applying for.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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