Receptionist
Part time (30 hours per
week); 9:30- 4:00pm
The Organisation
The Jahwar Amber Fund is part of the Unitarian movement that has developed
worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism, liberalism,
and conservatism. Our main tenets are ecology and sustainability, democracy and
human rights, self-determination and justice. The Organisation
We place particular
emphasis on gender democracy, meaning social emancipation and equal rights for
women and men. We are also committed to equal rights for cultural and ethnic
minorities and to the societal and political participation of immigrants.
Finally, we promote non-violence and proactive peace policies.
We are a green think tank, a local policy network, and are active in ecology, spiritual democracy and human rights in East Africa with 3 offices across Kenya. Our Regional Office for Rift Valley and Western Kenya is based in Isinya, District of Kajiado County since 2012.
Jahwar Amber Fund Inc. has 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status in Canada and is registered as a community based organization (CBO) in Kenya. The Canada office helps with fundraising.
Summary of Organization
Jahwar Amber Fund (JAF) seeks to make religious freedom a social norm. Too often, consciousness is seen as a barrier of division. JAF believes pluralism can be a bridge of cooperation, strengthening our civil society and promoting the common good. Just as civil rights leaders and environmentalists built transformative movements in the 20th century, JAF believes that Unitarian Universalist leaders will build the movement for pluralist cooperation in the 21st century. Since 2009, JAF has worked in Africa and with over 20 college and university campuses, training hundreds in the principles of secular leadership, and reaching millions through the media. We have worked with partners including the Secular Students Alliance, IHEU, Skepchics, the White House, Center for Inquiry and the Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan.
Summary of Program
To support the ambitious programmatic objectives of the organization’s strategic plan, JAF’s Programs Department strives to build and maintain best-in-class systems and controls that allow the organization to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. The Programs Team manages five “mission support” functions: Strategic Planning, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Administration.
Responsibilities
We are a green think tank, a local policy network, and are active in ecology, spiritual democracy and human rights in East Africa with 3 offices across Kenya. Our Regional Office for Rift Valley and Western Kenya is based in Isinya, District of Kajiado County since 2012.
Jahwar Amber Fund Inc. has 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status in Canada and is registered as a community based organization (CBO) in Kenya. The Canada office helps with fundraising.
Summary of Organization
Jahwar Amber Fund (JAF) seeks to make religious freedom a social norm. Too often, consciousness is seen as a barrier of division. JAF believes pluralism can be a bridge of cooperation, strengthening our civil society and promoting the common good. Just as civil rights leaders and environmentalists built transformative movements in the 20th century, JAF believes that Unitarian Universalist leaders will build the movement for pluralist cooperation in the 21st century. Since 2009, JAF has worked in Africa and with over 20 college and university campuses, training hundreds in the principles of secular leadership, and reaching millions through the media. We have worked with partners including the Secular Students Alliance, IHEU, Skepchics, the White House, Center for Inquiry and the Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan.
Summary of Program
To support the ambitious programmatic objectives of the organization’s strategic plan, JAF’s Programs Department strives to build and maintain best-in-class systems and controls that allow the organization to operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. The Programs Team manages five “mission support” functions: Strategic Planning, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, and Administration.
Responsibilities
Support the Programs
Department and the organization’s administrative needs; JAF is seeking a
Receptionist that will be in charge of overseeing and maintaining JAF’s Administrative function as well as portions of the Human Resources and Financial functions.
Receptionist that will be in charge of overseeing and maintaining JAF’s Administrative function as well as portions of the Human Resources and Financial functions.
These responsibilities
include but will not be limited to:
- Act as the
initial contact of callers and visitors to JAF’s offices. Greet visitors
by personifying JAF’s energetic, friendly-spirited brand image.
- Answer and
route all external communications including phones, mail, packages and
information-request emails.
- Maintain the
organization and cleanliness of JAF’s office environment by ordering
office & cleaning supplies and liaising with the building’s janitorial
staff. Keep supplies for the kitchen, office and cleaning at optimal
levels.
- Support
JAF’s Accounting Manager with the organization’s financial systems
including bill payment, income received log, and collection of credit card
purchases.
- Support
JAF’s HR manager in HR systems including maintaining the organization of
JAF’s personnel files, interfacing with benefits providers and maintaining
paid time off records.
- Book
domestic and international travel for JAF Vice Presidents.
- Other duties
as assigned.
- Supervision:
Reports to the Director of Programs
Qualifications
- Strong
commitment to JAF’s mission (making pluralist cooperation a social norm)
- Competence
in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong sense
of personal and professional integrity
- A focus and
mentality of proactive customer service
- Previous
administrative experience preferred
- Strict
attention to detail
- Prompt and
orderly organization skills
- Excellence
in writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to
multi-task and balance multiple projects concurrently
- Capable
working in both team and individual settings
- Collaborative
and flexible in problem-solving
- Ability to
meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Compensation
The Receptionist position
hourly wage is $12 – $15 per hour commensurate with qualifications and
experience.
The position is offered at
30 hours per week.
How to Apply
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter
and resume to opportunities@jauufc.org / info@jauufc.net.tc / jauufc@gmail.com
Deadline: May 05, 2013
Deadline: May 05, 2013
