Position: Administrative Assistant cum Receptionist
Job Summary
The Administrative Assistant cum Receptionist will be responsible for
ensuring day to day administrative operations of the organization are
accomplished. The Administrative Assistant cum Receptionist reports to the Country Director.
- Minimum Qualification: Bachelor
- Experience Level: Executive level
- Experience Length: 2 years
Job Description
Duties & Responsibilities
• Handles the front office – directing all visitors, including vendors, partners,
and other stakeholders.
• Acts as the Personal Assistant to the Country Director.
• Supports programs with program administrative and logistics matters.
• Undertakes media monitoring and reporting.
• Manages routine office administrative duties and light HR duties.
• Manages office supplies, stationery, equipment and other assets.
• Manages vendors and other suppliers.
• Handles travel and booking logistics and arrangements.
• Performs other duties as instructed by the Country Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
• A university degree.
• Minimum of two years’ working experience in an international NGO or
donor funded projects.
Desired Competency and Experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in English and Swahili languages.
• Ability to use new technology including computer software programs at
least MS Word, Excel, Power Point etc.
• Good time management and organizational skills, including
resourcefulness and ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously and efficiently.
• Self – motivated and result – oriented.
• Awareness of democracy and governance issues in Tanzania.
• Flexibility towards working hours, mature, honest and reliable.
How to Apply?
If interested, please apply by emailing palingo@iri.org The following documents are required for submission:
1. Cover letter (please refer to the core competencies and state how your skills, knowledge and experience demonstrate your suitability).
2. Curriculum Vitae (start with your most recent employment and state job title, employer, dates employed as well as skills and achievements in each employment listed) and include two professional references and their contacts.
3. Academic certificates, transcripts, professional certificates and other relevant testimonials.
Interested candidates may apply not later than August 30, 2019. This is an immediate
opening so interview process will start immediately. No phone calls or in-person
applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, so there is no need to follow up. IRI is an equal opportunity employer.
