Position of
Junior Administrative Assistant
Background
CHF International in
RWANDA is implementing a five year (2011-2016) Integrated Improved Livelihoods
Project funded by USAID and locally named Ejo Heza. The project integrates
business development skill training in its work with communities through
Integrated Saving and Lending Groups (ISLG’s) and Cooperatives. For those
seeking opportunities off-farm to supplement their agricultural income, USAID
Ejo Heza supports entrepreneurial opportunities. Ejo Heza will identify and
mobilize service providers to work within its agricultural value chains and
support the development of sustainable business models. USAID Ejo Heza
therefore wishes to hire a Junior Administrative Assistant to support the
technical team.
Key
Responsibilities:
– Performs administrative duties for the Ejo Heza office.
– Schedules appointments and meetings.
– Provides administrative support to technical team events –organizing
workshops, site visits, ceremonies, launches, etc.
– Performs clerical duties for the Ejo Heza office.
– Creates, manages, and maintains a hard and soft copy library of all documents
for team
– Translates documents between English, French, and Kinyarwanda for project
team. Other duties as assigned.
Qualification
& Experience
– University degree
in management, Social Sciences or a relevant field.
– Minimum two years of related experience, preferable with an international
NGO.
– Microsoft Office skills.
– Fluency in written and oral in Kinyarwanda, English and French.
– Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail.
– Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced and demanding
environment.
– Proven ability to use sound and accurate judgment to resolve problems.
– Courteous and professional manner.
– Multicultural sensitivity.
– Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
– Ability to interact clearly and effectively with other organizations. Able to
maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
How to Apply
Candidates who meet
the criteria listed above should submit a one page cover letter, detailed
curriculum vitae, three professional referees, copies of relevant degrees and
certificates. Applications should be sent on soft copy to: ejoheza@rw.chfinternational.org
clearly indicating the subject line: Application for the position of Junior
Administrative Assistant. Applications
should be received no later than Monday, 12th august 2013 at 5:00 PM
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
