| It’s hard to believe that today over 663 million people still don’t have clean, safe water and over 2.4 billion live without a toilet. The resulting diseases kill one child every minute. WaterAid’s Vision is of a world where everyone has access to safe water and sanitation. By 2030 we want everyone everywhere to have clean water, sanitation and hygiene.
WaterAid is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant to provide front desk administrative and secretarial support to the Country Office in our mission to transform lives with safe water, sanitation and hygiene in the world’s poorest communities.
Reporting to the People, Organizational Development and Administration Manager, the Administrative Assistant will directly support the management of the day to day administrative processes, filling documents, act as contact person for incoming and outgoing communication, supervising Drivers, handling logistics, organizing events, overseeing maintenance of office facilities and equipment.
The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for:
Maintaining up to date inventory of the organization’s facilities and fixtures.
Supervising drivers and their movements.
Ensuring maintenance of vehicles and office equipment.
Ensuring that offices are supplied with stationery items
Taking minutes for assigned meetings, filing of HR and Administration documents and handling mail
Procurement of office supplies
Operating the reception, welcoming Visitors and managing the telephone billing system.
Organizing events, venue and accommodation booking, travel arrangements and VISA arrangements.
Processing payments for Insurance, Medical Aid, utility bills and others.
Support implementation of human resources policies and procedures.
Supporting and coordinating recruitments.
Documenting leave.
To be successful, you will need:
A Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration, Office Management or Secretarial Studies
Proven experience in management of front office procedures in a busy Office
At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Good Computer literacy skills
Salary: Competitive with excellent benefits
How to apply?
Interested applicants should send their current CV with names and contact details of their three most recent referees (preferable Line Managers) and a motivation letter to:
Email: WateraidMalawi@wateraid.org
Deadline: (21st April, 2017)
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.
Location: Lilongwe
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: N/A
Job deadline: 2017-04-21
Company: WaterAid Malawi | | |
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