Office Administrator at Trocaire
Location: Nairobi
Level of Authority: The Office Manager will have the authority to approve budget expenditure of up Ksh. 5,000/= following the laid down Trócaire Financial Management Systems.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Office Management (30%)
- Effectively coordinate, plan and budget – in consultation with the different stakeholders – all financial, material and human resources requirements for the Kenya Programme Administration Unit. This includes administrative support to the regional unit.
- Ensure efficient and effective management of administration functions including quality control.
- Ensure that the property and grounds are well maintained and that all leases and contracts are updated as per policies and that legal standards are adhered to.
- Provide staff and authorized visitors with appropriate working space in consultation with their direct line managers and the HR Officer.
- Act as Trocaire Security Focal point and ensure staff compliance to all security SOPs.
- In consultation with the Senior Management and HR, organize and ensure all staff are conversant with office security procedures both at an individual and collective level.
- Support the CD in updating all security documentation in-country including security briefings, ID cards, emergency cards and the Security manual
- Facilitate first aid, fire fighting and safe driving trainings for all relevant staff.
- Ensure office health and safety procedures are strictly followed in accordance with Kenyan laws
- Facilitate the promotion of good environmental awareness in the office compound
- Ensure all Trocaire assets are well labelled and inventory taken on a quarterly basis and provide management with necessary reports.
- Ensure that all assets and equipment is properly utilised and adequately insured.
- Issue staff and authorized visitors the required equipment and tools to enable them perform their duties effectively.
- Carry out efficient and effective venue procurement in the Kenya Office, ensuring quality improvement and value for money while adhering to the Trocaire policies and standards.
- Support the prequalification process for procuring goods and services.
- Support the Identification and selection of vendors and managing local vendor relationships.
- Provide effective and efficient transport and fleet management, ensuring that all Trocaire vehicles are well maintained and meet all required legal standards
- Effectively line-manage the administrative assistant, domestic workers & drivers and ensure that they perform in their roles as expected.
- A relevant degree in Finance / Business / Administration or related fields with general computer knowledge especially in Microsoft Office suites
- At least 5 years experience in a similar role
- Flexibility, ability to work under pressure in addition to multi-tasking in a fast paced environment
- Good professional verbal and written communication skills and telephone etiquette
- Excellent organization skills, keen to detail, accuracy and a high level of reliability, objectivity and honesty.
- A positive approach and an ability to contribute to a strong dynamic team
- Focused understanding of development work would be an added advantage
If you meet the above selection criteria, please send your curriculum vitae and a covering letter with the reference number on the subject line HR@trocaire.or.ke by Friday 27th September 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Trócaire’s recruitment and selection process reflects its commitment to the People in Aid Code of Good Practice.