Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Swisscontact Kenya is implementing an employer-led Dual Apprenticeship Programme for the construction industry that will run from 1st April 2022 to 31st December 2025. The aim of the project is to promote socio - economic prosperity through development of a skilled workforce that meets the evolving industry demands, starting with improving skills for young plumbers and electricians.

Job title: Administrative and Logistics Assistant
Employment duration: 1 year with possibility of renewal depending on performance.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reporting: The Logistics and Administrative Assistant will work under the general guidance of Project Manager, Regional Administrator and direct supervision of Procurement and HR Officer.

Job Summary:
The Administrative and Logistics Assistant will provide administrative and logistics services, ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work and support a dynamic project team in realizing the strategic plan of implementing a sustainable Dual Apprenticeship Training Program in Kenya;

Roles and Responsibilities:
The specific tasks to be undertaken by the Administrative and Logistics Assistant include:
Coordination and Logistics
• Assist in administrative and logistical arrangements for the project and general office events e.g. renting of premises, arrangement of accommodation, transportation, and providing complete financial documents on time;
• Assist in organizing competitive selection of a venue services for the conferences, workshops, and trainings upon request and according to the established procurement procedures;
• Assist in travel arrangements including liaison between travel agency for a route selection, and purchase of tickets for participants and experts according to the established travel procedures;
• Assist in maintenance of proper filing system for administrative, finance and project documentation
• Assist in organizing storage of all goods procured, maintain and update inventory list in accordance requirements
• Conduct physical stock count every end of the week;
• Scheduling, coordinating, booking meeting rooms and informing team members about meeting arrangements;
• Schedule and coordinate transport and vehicle plan with the driver;
• Support with timesheets preparations.
• Maintain office supplies inventory, including toner for office equipment (printers, photocopiers) as well as kitchen supplies.

Front Desk
• Answer and forward calls in a professional manner and check general voicemail;
• Receive visitors in a professional and friendly manner;
• Organize for visitor refreshments with the office assistant
• Ability to give general project information to visitors and callers upon enquiry

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The Administrative and Logistics Assistant serves as a representative of Swisscontact, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with all internal and external stakeholder in all environments. As required by the position, S/he also maintains confidentiality on all matters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
1. Development and Operational Effectiveness
• Ability to perform a variety of specialized activities related to administration and logistics including monitoring office tools.
• General IT working skills
• Ability to provide input to business processes.

2. Leadership and Self-Management
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and with good humour even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change
• Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view
• Required Skills and Experience

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent disciplines.

Experience:
At least 2 years of proven experience in administration and logistics;

Language Requirements:
Proficiency in written and spoken English language.

Others:
• Ability to use information and communication technologies as a tool and resource;
• Ability to work in a team, under pressure and uphold ethics and honesty

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with a 1-page cover letter, complete CV (STRICKLY NOT exceed 3 pages) containing names and contacts of three professional referees (no certificate attachments required).
Please note that applications missing any of the requirements will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested applicants with all the required information should submit their applications to Administration Office via hr_ke@swisscontact.org  by 22nd of April 2022 at 18h00hrs.
The email subject should be: Administrative and Logistics Assistant, DAP Kenya.
All applicants should have the legal right to work in Kenya.
Swisscontact is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
For further information please visit
www.swisscontact.org/kenya 

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