Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy
around the world through research, effective advocacy, and programs that
support frontline activists.
We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our
highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World,
Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, Nations in Transit, and
Countries at the Crossroads.
With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Position Summary
The Administrative Assistant will perform duties necessary to
day-to-day administration of Freedom House’s Nairobi office. She/he will
provide administrative and logistical support for East and Horn of
Africa programs. This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to
the Project Director.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field
Minimum
six months related experience or combination of education, training and
experience Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, both
verbally and in writing Mastery with MS Office Suite specifically Word,
Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Ability to learn database and other specialized software
Strong ability to enforce and adhere to security procedures
Ability
to work independently with minimal supervision, and meet all goals and
deadlines Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi
task to meet tight deadlines Ability to apply superb attention to detail
and consistently produce timely and error-free work Ability to maintain
the highest degree of confidentiality regarding all aspects of work at
all times
Some Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with logistics for projects such as
coordinating travel arrangements for FH staff and partner organizations,
booking venues for events, coordinating transportation, etc.
Assist
with financial management for the office, including preparation of
backup documentation for financial reports and data entry Develop and
maintain the project and contacts database Manage procurement of office
stationary, supplies, and equipment Monitor and ensure efficient
maintenance of office equipment, facilities, IT, security, etc.
Maintain adequate insurance for all FH equipment Provide
research assistance and participate in events related to projects as
needed Other related duties as assigned.
How to apply:
Qualified and Interested applicants We invite qualified
candidates to send a resume, and cover letter with salary history and
desired salary (only candidates who send salary requirements will be
considered for the position) to: recruiting [at] freedomhouse.org or fax
at (202) 822-3893, Attention: HR Dept., referencing 2013-074
Administrative Assistant in the subject line.
Closing date: 30 Oct 2013
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
0 comments:
Post a Comment