COFORWA Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy in Rwanda

COFORWA is a Rwanda Non-Governmental Organization
MAILING ADDRESS
Compagnons Fontainiers du Rwanda
P.O. Box 57 Muhanga
FAX : N/A
EMAIL :
cfrwa@rwanda1.rw philijeni@yahoo.fr munyalexis74@gmail.com
WEBSITE
http://coforwaasbl.org

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
COFORWA offers a competitive benefit
package that includes vacation and sick leave; medical insurance; retirement;
social security; and leave for maternity.

COFORWA- COMPAGNONS FONTAINIERS DU RWANDA RECRUITMENT OF AN ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT

SALARY Negotiable
LOCATION Muhanga
District in Kibangu Sector with travels in the country and internationally
REPORTS TO Executive Director
NATIONALITY Open only to East African Nationals (with a priority to Rwandan
Nationals)
AGE At least
25 years
WORKING LANGUAGE English and French (Strongly required)
OPENS June
30th , 2014
CLOSES The
announcement is open until July 17Th , 2014 at 5.00 pm Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.

OVERVIEW

COFORWA (Compagnons Fontainiers du Rwanda) is a Non-Governmental Rwandan
Organization with more than 40 years grassroots experience in Water, Sanitation,
Hygiene Education, rural energy and technical training. The organization has a
long-dating experience in provision safe drinking water, rainwater harvesting,
promoting improved sanitation and good hygiene practices both in communities
and in public places such as schools, markets, refugee camps, etc.
In its capacity building project
stipulated in the 2014-2016 Strategic plans, COFORWA seeks to recruit a
competent person for the aforementioned position.
The Administrative assistant is
responsible for providing administrative and clerical services in order to
ensure effective and efficient operations.

JOB DESCRIPTION

1. Provide administrative support to
ensure that organizational operations are maintained in an effective, up to
date and accurate manner
2. Provide support to executive committee
to ensure that they are provided with the required resources to make effective
decisions
3. Provide receptionist services
4. Provide logistical and procurement
services and manage cash book of Muhanga office
5. Manage COFORWA human resources and
perform well the related tasks including sound filling of human resource
documents, manages leaves, motivate staff for increasing their performance,
manage staff talents, identify capacity building needs and organize staff trainings
in accordance to the performance development needs identified, ensure staff
performance contracts are prepared and evaluations are well organized in due
time.
6. Perform other related duties as
requested by the line manager supervisor COFORWA is an equal opportunity
employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects
cultural, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.
Women and persons with disability, and disabled are encouraged to apply.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION

Minimum level acceptable: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma with at least 3 years of
experience in the following options: Secretarial studies, Public or Business
administration, Social sciences, Management, and
Communication or any other related
sciences.

B. SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Excellent interpersonal skills
Team building skills
Very effective organizational skills
and attention to details and high level of accuracy
Effective written, verbal and
listening communications skills (fluent in English and French)
Computer skills including the ability
to operate spreadsheet and word processing programs
Time and Stress management skills
At least 3years working experience in
NGO.

C. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

The Administrative assistant must maintain
strict confidentiality in performing all regarding Finance and administration.
The administrative assistant must also demonstrate the following personal
attributes:

Be honest and trustworthy
Be respectful and flexible.
Possess cultural awareness and
sensitivity
Demonstrate sound work ethics

The Administrative assistant would
normally attain the required knowledge and skills through completion of office
procedures coursework combined with related administrative experience.
Women with the above profile are strongly
encouraged to apply

D. PROCESS

Interested applicants should submit the following:
(1) A letter of interest, describing
specific qualifications for the position;
(2) A current resume, detailing
experience, education, and his/her current salary;
(3) Letters of recommendation from three
professional references with current telephone numbers and e-mail addresses;
Please send complete applications using
the following electronic address: cfrwa@rwanda1.rw ; philijeni@yahoo.fr
and munyalexis74@gmail.com

Alternatively, you can also drop hard
copies to our offices in Muhanga nearby RMI (ex RIAM) or in Kibangu sector.
Applications sent after the deadline (July 17th, 2014 at 5.00 pm) will not be
accepted.

Done at Muhanga 30th June 2014
MUNYANSANGA Alexis, President of Board of
Directors