MER Administrative Assistant

Jhpiego is an international non-profit health organization affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University. For 40 years now, Jhpiego has empowered front-line health workers by designing and implementing effective, low-cost,' hands-on : solutions to strengthen the delivery of health care services, for women and their families. By putting evidence-based :- health innovations into everyday practice, Jhpiego works to break down barriers to high-quality health care for the world's most vulnerable populations.
Jhpiego is implementing a number of projects in Tanzania and wishes to fill the following position:

Position: MER Administrative Assistant
Department: Monitoring, Evaluation & Research (MER)
Position Reports To: MER Director
Positions Supervised: none
Location: Dar es Salaam

Overview:
The MER Administrative Assistant will provide general administrative and coordination support to-the MER unit in the country office to ensure smooth implementation and achievement of the unit's work plans. The MER Admin Assistant will be the link between the MER unit and the Finance and Administration unit. S/he will perform the following duties among others:

Preferred Qualifications:
First Degree or equivalent (e.g. Post-secondary education with national diploma) in Administration
At least 2 years experience in providing support for M &E related program activities, including data entry, administration and office management with an international organization
Demonstrated self-management (i.e. motivation, dealing with pressure, adaptability)
Proficiency in a broad variety of administrative, financial, and computer skills, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, and other Microsoft office applications
Good organizational and people management skills
Highly developed communication and presentation

skills
Good working knowledge of English in writing and speaking.
Documentation and writing skills
Ability to type very fast
Ability to work under deadlines and long hours when needed.
Knowledge of general office practices and administrative procedures.
Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Tanzanian nationals who have previous experience working with an international organization are preferred.

Jhpiego offers a competitive package to the selected candidate in line with salary history, academic qualifications and relevant experience. If you feel you are the right candidate, apply in confidence, indicating the post you are applying for on top of the envelope. Please include your up-to-date CY with three contactable professional references, covering letter and your salary history

Applications which do NOT include ALL of this information will NOT be considered.
The application to be sent through HRTZ@Jhpiego.ORG

Please note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.