Administrative Assistant

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Company Details
Name:FEWS NET
Industry: Non-Profit Organization Management
Description: FEWS NET, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network, is a leading provider of early warning and analysis on acute food insecurity. Created in 1985 by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) after devastating famines in East and West Africa, FEWS NET provides objective, evidence-based analysis to help government decision-makers and relief agencies plan for and respond to humanitarian crises. Analysts and specialists in 22 field offices work with US government science agencies, national government ministries, international agencies, and NGOs to produce forward-looking reports on more than 36 of the world's most food-insecure countries. The "NET" in our name represents our vast network of partners, ranging from collaborators in data collection and analysis to consumers of our reporting. Our products, published here on our website, include: monthly reports and maps detailing current and projected food insecurity timely alerts on emerging or likely crises specialized reports on weather and climate, markets and trade, agricultural production, livelihoods, nutrition, and food assistance We are active players in the humanitarian and development communities, participating in global committees to improve classification, remote sensing, and other aspects of food security analysis. We also support and conduct training and capacity-building for national early warning systems, weather services, and other agencies.
Job Description

The Administrative Assistant (AA) is responsible for assisting the Regional Compliance Manager (RCM) in daily administrative work. The AA will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

 

Responsibilities

 

The main responsibilities of the AA include, but are not limited to:

 

Provide administrative support to the project and assist RCM with record-keeping and bookkeeping. Develop and maintain required administrative office systems

 

Ensure office consumables are available and supplies are properly stocked

 

Liaise with the local vendors to ensure services provided are satisfactory

 

Prepare all necessary administrative forms for project-related items

 

Oversee the purchase of office supplies and related items

 

Maintain inventory tracker and oversees the maintenance of office equipment

 

Oversee the vehicle logbook and ensure that the vehicle is properly maintained

 

Maintain trackers and ensure the leave records are maintained in personal files

 

Supervise the maintenance of the project’s filing system

 

Qualifications

 

Proficiency in written and spoken English required; local language skills desirable

 

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. Significant, directly related professional experience can substitute for education experience

 

A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an equivalent position

 

Prior international donor project experience is preferred

 

Familiar with the MS world, outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Excel software

 

Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

 

 

 

Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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