The African
Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit,
non governmental organization that carries out high quality, policy relevant
research on population, health and education issues facing sub-Saharan
Africa.
The Center
seeks to recruit a Receptionist /
Administrative Assistant to provide
receptionist and administrative duties to the office.
Responsibilities
- Receptionist
and interface with visitors at the office
- Ensure
the reception area is kept clean & attractive, furniture is properly
arranged & magazines, brochures, daily newspapers and other literature
are up to date
- Basic
accounting duties including maintenance of office petty cash
- Secretarial
duties e.g. booking meeting rooms, taking minutes during staff meetings
and handling logistical requirements
- Processing
of Local Purchase Orders and purchase requisitions
- Receiving
and distributing mail to appropriate offices
- Making
annual subscription of Center’s newspaper supply
- Receiving
and verification of office stationery
- Processing
of staff business cards
- Reconciliation
of monthly statements for APHRC flight bookings
- Preparation
of taxi and courier service scheduled for payment
Requirements
- Bachelors’
degree in Administration or related field
- Excellent
skills in MS Office programs
- 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
- Reliable
and attentive to detail
- Knowledge
of French and experience in handling finances will be an added advantage
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our
recruitment portal http://jobs.aphrc.org by March 17, 2016.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Cover letters should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi
Website: www.aphrc.org
