The African
Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) seeks to recruit a Receptionist /
Administrative Assistant.
The successful
candidate must have good interpersonal skills, be self-motivated, flexible and
a team player.
Duties and
Responsibilities:
·
Reception and interface with visitors at the office
·
Basic accounting duties including maintenance of office petty
cash
·
Basic secretarial duties e.g. taking minutes during staff
meetings
·
Processing of Local Purchase Orders and Purchase requisitions
·
Receives, signs for and oversee sorting out and delivery of mail
to appropriate offices.
·
Book meeting rooms for use during meetings and logistical
requirements
·
Make annual subscription of Center’s newspaper supply
·
Receiving & verification of office of stationery and
stock-taking of the same
·
Processing of staff business cards
·
Preparation of APHRC monthly taxi schedule
·
Reconciliation of monthly statements for APHRC flight bookings
Qualifications
and experience:
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
·
Good computer skills, knowledge of MS Office programs and at
least one desktop publishing package
·
At least 3 years of similar experience in a busy office,
preferably an international NGO
·
Strong interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
·
Ability to assess priorities and manage competing demands with
minimum supervision
·
Dependable, responsible, reliable and attentive to detail
·
Knowledge of French and experience in handling finances is
desirable and will be an added advantage
If you possess
the above qualifications and experience, please apply enclosing a detailed CV,
quoting current and expected salary and providing contact details of three
referees to (jobs@aphrc.org) or to the address below by 19th November 2013.
The Human
Resources Officer
African
Population and Health Research Center
APHRC Campus, 2nd
Floor
Manga Close, off
Kirawa Road
P.O. Box
10787-00100 GPO
Nairobi
