Our Client Heifer' International is a global non-profit, humanitarian development organization founded by Dan West in 1944 dedicated to ending hunger and poverty and caring for the Earth by empowering smallholder farm families around the globe become self-reliant and attain sustainable livelihood through economically viable animal agricultural enterprise. The global headquarters is located at 1 World Avenue, Little Rock Arkansas, USA. Heifer International has been working in Tanzania since 1974. Heifer International currently supports a wide portfolio of livestock development projects including the East Africa Dairy Development (EADD-2) ; which is an ambitious five-year program designed to transform the lives of resource poor farming families through a competitive and inclusive dairy value chain in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
In light of this, Heifer International Tanzania is seeking to recruit fifteen (15) project staff for East Africa Dairy Development Project in Tanzania .
Interested and qualified individuals are invited to apply for these positions. Female qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
POSITION: Senior Administrative and Finance Assistant (1 Post)
LOCATION: Mbeya
IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS:QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO APPLY FOR ONE POSITION ONLY; CLEARLY SPECIFYING THE PREFERRED DUTY STATION AS INDICATED ABOVE
The ideal candidate should have at least Higher Diploma in Office Management Administration and five (5) of years' experience in administrative positions, preferably in a busy office. He/she should have a working knowledge of PC-based word processing, spreadsheet applications, email and internet software, (Microsoft preferred), proficiency in English and Kiswahili language skills.
Experience in working in busy non-profit organizations will be an added advantage.
Working under overall guidance of the Country Program Manager, the Administrative. and Finance Assistant will facilitate the smooth flowing of routine, administrative work and program support operations, manage the front office desk and facilitate telephone and other communication transfers as well as to give administrative support to staff at EADD office.
The Administrative and Finance Assistant will facilitating the adherence to administrative, IT, HR and logistics procedures and staff policies by support staff and also lead and supervise the Administrative and Finance Assistant in the Cluster offices; and ensure. the overall smooth running of the following office functions; reception of visitors; photocopies and mail services, telephones and faxes, daily supervision guard and cleaners and office maintenance. Ensure the office and compound is clean and maintained at a routine schedule.
Selection criteria
In light of this, Heifer International Tanzania is seeking to recruit fifteen (15) project staff for East Africa Dairy Development Project in Tanzania .
Interested and qualified individuals are invited to apply for these positions. Female qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
POSITION: Senior Administrative and Finance Assistant (1 Post)
LOCATION: Mbeya
IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS:QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE STRONGLY ADVISED TO APPLY FOR ONE POSITION ONLY; CLEARLY SPECIFYING THE PREFERRED DUTY STATION AS INDICATED ABOVE
The ideal candidate should have at least Higher Diploma in Office Management Administration and five (5) of years' experience in administrative positions, preferably in a busy office. He/she should have a working knowledge of PC-based word processing, spreadsheet applications, email and internet software, (Microsoft preferred), proficiency in English and Kiswahili language skills.
Experience in working in busy non-profit organizations will be an added advantage.
Working under overall guidance of the Country Program Manager, the Administrative. and Finance Assistant will facilitate the smooth flowing of routine, administrative work and program support operations, manage the front office desk and facilitate telephone and other communication transfers as well as to give administrative support to staff at EADD office.
The Administrative and Finance Assistant will facilitating the adherence to administrative, IT, HR and logistics procedures and staff policies by support staff and also lead and supervise the Administrative and Finance Assistant in the Cluster offices; and ensure. the overall smooth running of the following office functions; reception of visitors; photocopies and mail services, telephones and faxes, daily supervision guard and cleaners and office maintenance. Ensure the office and compound is clean and maintained at a routine schedule.
Selection criteria
- Requisite academic and professional qualifications
- Demonstrated written and spoken proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
- Proven experiences with executive assistance
- Proven experience at supervisory level
- Demonstrated excellent computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
- Professional verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and discretion with confidential information.
- Ability to prioritize issues to manage and execute multiple tasks.
- Team player and able to work in a fast paced environment
- Able to cope with the demand of duties which might require extra hours of working
- Evidence of high level of integrity, staff-disciplined and respect.
Application procedure
Only email application with the position title placed in the subject line is accepted please send your application to recruitment.hrsolutionsltd@gmail.com. Please note that the application deadline is 5th January 2014 and only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted.
Please include
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae with name and telephone contacts of three referees.
- Copies of relevant certificates
- Salary history
Source: The Guardian December 23, 2013
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