Temporary Office Assistant

HIAS
  • Location
    Nairobi, Kenya
  • Sector
    Non Profit
  • Experience
    Early Career
  • Apply by
    Sep-16-2024
  • Posted
    Sep 11

Position description

TITLE: Temporary Office Assistant Re-advertisement

TYPE: Job

DEPARTMENT: Administration

SUPERVISOR : Administration and Logistics Manager

LOCATION : Nairobi

START DATE: 14th September 2024

END DATE: 31st December 2024 (Renewable contract subject to availability of funds and performance)

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks to recruit a Temporary Office Assistant who will be responsible for ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the premises. This position is on a temporary basis, the incumbent will be relieving Office Assistants or be engaged when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Develop routines to ensure all common areas of the offices are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
  • Assist in general cleaning of the offices.
  • Ensure the availability of cleaning supplies in all sanitary places.
  • Use cleaning materials and consumables economically.
  • Empty general waste refuse bins and make sure all refuse is disposed off promptly and using proper disposal methods.
  • Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly.
  • Assist in organization of archived files.
  • Any other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum of secondary school education
  • Certificate in housekeeping.
  • Experience as a cleaner/Office Assistant for not less than 1 year
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
  • Knowledge in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required or permanent location. Location is subject to change based on programmatic needs. Flexibility is essential as we grow and develop. The successful candidate must be comfortable in a fast-paced, changing work environment with many crucial deadlines. All team members may be required to perform duties outside of their normal work hours of responsibilities as needed.

Application instructions

Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] indicating the Vacancy Number HIAS/TOA/09/2024 on the subject line.

Closing Date: 16th September 2024

Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.

HIAS is an equal opportunity employer, does not charge candidates for recruitment and dissociates itself from any entity defrauding candidates.

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