WWF TANZANIA EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature), the international conservation organization, is seeking a competent and motivated Executive Assistant for its Coastal East  Africa Initiative (CEAI) to be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania .  

Main tasks: Support day-to-day programme management, administrative and logistics functions; assist in maintaining filing, archiving systems and databases; assist to maintain CEAI calendar of events and contacts database; organize agenda, meetings and appointments for the CEAI Leader; coordinate staff meetings and reports; coordinate logistics for internal/external meetings/workshops including travel/accommodation for regional staff, ticketing, visas, advances and retirements; assist with logistics arrangements for visiting staff from HQ and other network donors; assist in handling correspondence for the CEAI Leader.

Requirements: The successful candidates should possess a degree or advanced diploma in administration or secretarial services or related field; a minimum of 5 years of experience as assistant to a senior management function; Excellent organisational and prioritisation competence, with attention to details; Proactive attitude; Excellent team player; Strong oral and written communication skills in English and working knowledge of Kiswahili; Excellent knowledge of office software, including MSWord and Excel, internet and e-mails; an interest in the field of nature conservation; adheres to WWF’s values, which are: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

Additional information, including Terms of Reference, can be obtained in the offices of WWF Tanzania Country Office in Dar es Salaam. Applications must include a complete CV with full contact details of three referees and should be addressed to the People & Development Manager, via email to:hresources@wwftz.org by Friday, 19^th October 2012 at 4:30 pm. Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted and the interviews will take place in Dar es Salaam.