Administration Officer- East Africa

Action for Women is looking for a qualified & motivated committed with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Administration Officer based in Juba 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 Action for Women

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 CAAT 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

Remuneration:

USD2250pm to 2850pm based on experience and academic qualification.

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@actionforwomen.org

Application deadline is 30th November 2011.

Only Short Listed candidates will be contacted. Action for Women is an equal opportunity employer and female candidate are encouraged to apply