Administration Officer Jobs at Planet Action Fund
Planet Action Fund is looking for a qualified & motivated committed with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Administration Officer based in Nyanza, Kisumu with travel to programme location and operations.
Plan, direct and co-ordinate the operations of projects & programme and maintain systems and procedures for operating efficiency. Manage staff for optimum performance for Planet Action Fund
Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities
- determine staffing requirements
- hire and train new staff
- supervise direct reporting staff according to overall Organization policy
- set employee goals and objectives
- develop staff to maximize potential
- monitor staff performance including performance reviews
- delegate work duties to staff
- allocate use of available resources
- monitor and assist staff with work progress
- evaluate current business processes and systems
- plan and implement procedures and systems to maximize operating efficiency
- establish and maintain controls
- formulate department/unit policies and practices
- co-ordinate financial and budget activities for maximum operational efficiency
- facilitate the preparation and analysis of reports
- review performance data (financial, sales and activity reports) to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels
- responsible for the achievement of department/division/unit productivity and quality goals
- organize and manage organisation meetings
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- knowledge of business and management principles and practices
- knowledge of strategic planning
- knowledge of human resource management principles and procedures
- knowledge of basic economic and accounting principles and practices
- knowledge of office administrative procedures
- proficient in relevant software applications
Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved including excellent score on independent CAT test and demonstration of below competencies;
Key Competencies
- judgment
- decision-making
- information management
- planning and organizing
- problem analysis and problem solving
- delegating tasks and responsibility
- motivating staff
- communication
- coaching
- teamwork
- flexible
Medical & Group life insurance.
Rest & Recuperation (R&R) after every six week in field location.
To apply send application letter and detailed CV to hr@planetactionfund.org
Application deadline is 31st July 2012
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Planet Action Fund is an equal opportunity employer and female candidate are encouraged to apply
