APHRC Receptionist / Administrative Assistant Job in Kenya

The African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is an international non-profit, non governmental organization that carries out high quality, policy relevant research on population, health and education issues facing sub-Saharan Africa. 

The Center seeks to recruit a Receptionist / Administrative Assistant to provide receptionist and administrative duties to the office.

Responsibilities

• Receptionist and interface with visitors at the office
• Ensure the reception area is kept clean & attractive, furniture is properly arranged & magazines, brochures, daily newspapers and other literature are up to date
• Basic accounting duties including maintenance of office petty cash
• Secretarial duties e.g. booking meeting rooms, taking minutes during staff meetings and handling logistical requirements
• Processing of Local Purchase Orders and purchase requisitions
• Receiving and distributing mail to appropriate offices
• Making annual subscription of Center’s newspaper supply
• Receiving and verification of office stationery
• Processing of staff business cards
• Reconciliation of monthly statements for APHRC flight bookings
• Preparation of taxi and courier service scheduled for payment

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree in Administration or related field
• Excellent skills in MS Office programs
• At least 3 years of similar experience in a busy office, preferably an International NGO
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
• Ability to assess priorities and manage competing demands with minimum supervision
• Reliable and attentive to detail
• Knowledge of French and experience in handling finances will be an added advantage

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through our recruitment portal http://jobs.aphrc.org by March 17, 2016. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Cover letters should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Officer
African Population and Health Research Center, Inc
APHRC Campus, Manga Close, off Kirawa Road, Kitisuru
P. O. Box 10787-GPO, Nairobi

Website: www.aphrc.org