Education Development Center Careers

The Family and Community Participation Officer’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide technical assistance to regional KPLP youth grantees in the development and implementation of effective, CBC-aligned after-school programs supporting learning remediation and learner well-being.
• Provide technical guidance to regional KPLP youth grantee organizations in effective engagement of family and caregivers for learner well-being and reading support.
• Support the implementation of child safeguarding procedures.
• Collaborate with technical team members in the development and review of the implementing instruments for data collection.
• Support the development of structured, simplified subset of games and activities based on the reading remediation approaches incorporating Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and Universal Design in Learning (UDL and Universal Design in Assessment (UDA).
• Support prompt collection and submission of implementation data.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the collaboration, learning, and adapting (CLA) agenda, including in facilitating lessons learned and information sharing activities related to community and family engagement.
• Train youth organizations and youth facilitators in building school-home-community linkages (engaging schools and families, identifying learners for remediation and for screening, supporting reading at home, etc.)
• Provide monitoring and technical assistance to youth organizations implementing community based after school remediation

Prepare data and information for project quarterly and annual reports, and other data as required.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Family and Community Participation Officer shall have at a minimum the following qualifications: 

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in education, early grade reading, literacy and language instruction, community-based development, social work, or related field.

Skills and Experience:

• 5 to 6 years of progressively responsible and directly relevant experience.
• Experience in strengthening family engagement in reading and in providing related technical assistance.
• Experience in providing technical support and orientation to youth-led organizations.
• Experience in assessing youth organization capacity building needs and supporting implementation of capacity building plans.
• Demonstrated experience in support of strengthening the relationship between schools and families and caregivers.
• Experience with providing technical oversight and quality assurance to youth engagement in supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Experience in development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure safeguarding of learners.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively design and deliver training content related to parental and community engagement for reading support and primary grade language and literacy learning.
• Experience in coordinating with central and district-level education authorities.
• Knowledge of gender-responsive and inclusive education practices.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Capacity to work in difficult conditions and function well under pressure and hard deadlines.
• Ability to multitask.
• Experience in collaboratively delivering capacity building with community and education sector counterparts and stakeholders.

Position Description

The Garissa Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant supports M&E and data activities at the regional level, including data collection and spot checks for data quality. The Garissa Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant consolidates data and sends to main office for analysis and supports data quality and reporting to feed data back to counties and school communities. 

This is a full-time position based in Garissa, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. Day-to-day reporting to the Regional Education Advisor and technical reporting to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Regional staff to design appropriate M&E processes and tools for collecting relevant data from program activities;
• Assist in the design and installation of a system for monitoring the outcome of program interventions;
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of data collection activities, including logistics of form distribution and collection;
• Support the development of high-quality success stories for KPLP deliverables;
• Support data processing, including data security, transfer, entry, verification and cleaning;
• Ensure forms are filed according to compliance protocols;
• Provide support to MEL activities of sub-partners and grantees within the assigned KPLP Region;
• Assist in building the MEL capacity of sub-partners and grantees, if needed;
• In coordination with Nairobi M&E team, provide M&E training and on-going assistance to grantees to ensure quality data collection, transmittal, analysis, use of data for decision-making and timely report writing.
• Provide feedback to the KPLP leadership team on results and best practices, capture and document lessons learned, and disseminate information through presentations and reports.
• Support disaggregation of data as required for program indicators. Ensure that all data is disaggregated by gender and other required disaggregation where appropriate.
• Conduct data quality assurance checks;
• Support analysis of qualitative and quantitative data;
• Contribute to the development of the quarterly, annual and other technical reports as required and in alignment with USAID requirements.
• Perform any other work that may be assigned.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Secondary education required; additional education desirable.

Skills and Experience:

• Three to four (3-4) years of prior work experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning work.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects and with education data preferred.
• Familiarity with MEL practices, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams), and at least one data management software program (Stata or SPSS) required.
• Prior experience in using mobile applications in data collection.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

Position Description

The Nakuru Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant supports M&E and data activities at the regional level, including data collection and spot checks for data quality. The Nakuru Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant consolidates data and sends to main office for analysis and supports data quality and reporting to feed data back to counties and school communities. 

This is a full-time position based in Nakuru, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. Day-to-day reporting to the Regional Education Advisor and technical reporting to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Regional staff to design appropriate M&E processes and tools for collecting relevant data from program activities;
• Assist in the design and installation of a system for monitoring the outcome of program interventions;
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of data collection activities, including logistics of form distribution and collection;
• Support the development of high-quality success stories for KPLP deliverables;
• Support data processing, including data security, transfer, entry, verification and cleaning;
• Ensure forms are filed according to compliance protocols;
• Provide support to MEL activities of sub-partners and grantees within the assigned KPLP Region;
• Assist in building the MEL capacity of sub-partners and grantees, if needed;
• In coordination with Nairobi M&E team, provide M&E training and on-going assistance to grantees to ensure quality data collection, transmittal, analysis, use of data for decision-making and timely report writing.
• Provide feedback to the KPLP leadership team on results and best practices, capture and document lessons learned, and disseminate information through presentations and reports.
• Support disaggregation of data as required for program indicators. Ensure that all data is disaggregated by gender and other required disaggregation where appropriate.
• Conduct data quality assurance checks;
• Support analysis of qualitative and quantitative data;
• Contribute to the development of the quarterly, annual and other technical reports as required and in alignment with USAID requirements.
• Perform any other work that may be assigned.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Secondary education required; additional education desirable.

Skills and Experience:

• Three to four (3-4) years of prior work experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning work.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects and with education data preferred.
• Familiarity with MEL practices, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams), and at least one data management software program (Stata or SPSS) required.
• Prior experience in using mobile applications in data collection.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

Position Description

The Mombasa Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant supports M&E and data activities at the regional level, including data collection and spot checks for data quality. The Mombasa Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant consolidates data and sends to main office for analysis and supports data quality and reporting to feed data back to counties and school communities. 

This is a full-time position based in Mombasa, Kenya and relocation costs will not be provided. Day-to-day reporting to the Regional Education Advisor and technical reporting to the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist the Regional staff to design appropriate M&E processes and tools for collecting relevant data from program activities;
• Assist in the design and installation of a system for monitoring the outcome of program interventions;
• Participate in monitoring and evaluation of data collection activities, including logistics of form distribution and collection;
• Support the development of high-quality success stories for KPLP deliverables;
• Support data processing, including data security, transfer, entry, verification and cleaning;
• Ensure forms are filed according to compliance protocols;
• Provide support to MEL activities of sub-partners and grantees within the assigned KPLP Region;
• Assist in building the MEL capacity of sub-partners and grantees, if needed;
• In coordination with Nairobi M&E team, provide M&E training and on-going assistance to grantees to ensure quality data collection, transmittal, analysis, use of data for decision-making and timely report writing.
• Provide feedback to the KPLP leadership team on results and best practices, capture and document lessons learned, and disseminate information through presentations and reports.
• Support disaggregation of data as required for program indicators. Ensure that all data is disaggregated by gender and other required disaggregation where appropriate.
• Conduct data quality assurance checks;
• Support analysis of qualitative and quantitative data;
• Contribute to the development of the quarterly, annual and other technical reports as required and in alignment with USAID requirements.
• Perform any other work that may be assigned.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Secondary education required; additional education desirable.

Skills and Experience:

• Three to four (3-4) years of prior work experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning work.
• Prior experience working on USAID-funded projects and with education data preferred.
• Familiarity with MEL practices, policies, and procedures.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams), and at least one data management software program (Stata or SPSS) required.
• Prior experience in using mobile applications in data collection.
• Good report writing skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Effective oral and written communication skills in English.

Job Description

Project Description

The Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) is a five-year USAID-funded initiative that supports the Kenyan Ministry of Education to deliver interventions at scale as well as pilot and expand innovations that address the language and literacy needs of primary grade learners while building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education institutions and systems.

KPLP has three broad objectives:

• Improving education services and student learning outcomes, including for vulnerable populations;
• Strengthening education institutions and systems to become more accountable, self-sustaining, and resilient; and
• Empowering local youth organizations to strengthen and sustain community and family support for student learning and wellbeing.

Position Description

The Administrative Assistant in the Kisumu regional office will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support project operations. Key duties include but are not limited to composing and preparing correspondence, handling mail and parcel deliveries, scheduling and coordinating appointments, and maintaining organized filing systems. The Administrative Assistant will also support project logistics, maintain records, and ensure seamless communication within cross-functional teams. The position requires a proactive approach and reports to the Regional Education Advisor in the Kisumu regional office.

The Administrative Assistant’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to project operations.
• Managing petty cash.
• Verifying goods received and preparing Goods Received Notes.
• Monthly updating of the contact list and organizational chart.
• Maintaining record of office supplies utilization by creating and filling accurate stock cards for each item.
• Producing weekly office supplies utilization report.
• Photocopying and scanning documents as necessary. Assisting Accountants in the scanning of accounting/finance documentation.
• Maintaining up to date tracking and filing system of relevant correspondence, incoming and outgoing.
• Receiving and attending to, in a professional manner, all office visitors.
• Managing the official notice board and display of official communications and promotional information in an attractive manner.
• Maintaining the boardroom calendar.
• Managing the stock of office supplies and ensuring delivery to staff using the appropriate forms or documents.
• Making logistical arrangements for meetings and events (meals, conference room bookings, supplies etc.).
• Coordinate staff logistics and travel plans, ensuring that staff is supported on their movement while on duty.
• Promptly inform the IT team of any technical concerns.
• In collaboration with the Safety and Security Manager, provides administrative support for the security function i.e., maintenance of access cards and keys, monitoring of alarm systems, maintenance of security documents among others.
• Providing other ad-hoc administrative tasks when required
• Coordinate shipment of documents within the region and to the national office
• Provide Administration support during workshops
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Secondary Education and 3 years of experience required.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Excellent English skills (oral and written).
• Ability to demonstrate highest degree of confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment, fax, scanner, and photocopier.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point preferred. Computer literacy is required.
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.

Language:

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in Kiswahili is preferred.

Other:

Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization. 

Job Description

Project Description

The Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) is a five-year USAID-funded initiative that supports the Kenyan Ministry of Education to deliver interventions at scale as well as pilot and expand innovations that address the language and literacy needs of primary grade learners while building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education institutions and systems.

KPLP has three broad objectives:

• Improving education services and student learning outcomes, including for vulnerable populations;
• Strengthening education institutions and systems to become more accountable, self-sustaining, and resilient; and
• Empowering local youth organizations to strengthen and sustain community and family support for student learning and wellbeing.

Position Description

The Administrative Assistant in the Nakuru regional office will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support project operations. Key duties include but are not limited to composing and preparing correspondence, handling mail and parcel deliveries, scheduling and coordinating appointments, and maintaining organized filing systems. The Administrative Assistant will also support project logistics, maintain records, and ensure seamless communication within cross-functional teams. The position requires a proactive approach and reports to the Regional Education Advisor in the Nakuru regional office.

The Administrative Assistant’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to project operations.
• Managing petty cash.
• Verifying goods received and preparing Goods Received Notes.
• Monthly updating of the contact list and organizational chart.
• Maintaining record of office supplies utilization by creating and filling accurate stock cards for each item.
• Producing weekly office supplies utilization report.
• Photocopying and scanning documents as necessary. Assisting Accountants in the scanning of accounting/finance documentation.
• Maintaining up to date tracking and filing system of relevant correspondence, incoming and outgoing.
• Receiving and attending to, in a professional manner, all office visitors.
• Managing the official notice board and display of official communications and promotional information in an attractive manner.
• Maintaining the boardroom calendar.
• Managing the stock of office supplies and ensuring delivery to staff using the appropriate forms or documents.
• Making logistical arrangements for meetings and events (meals, conference room bookings, supplies etc.).
• Coordinate staff logistics and travel plans, ensuring that staff is supported on their movement while on duty.
• Promptly inform the IT team of any technical concerns.
• In collaboration with the Safety and Security Manager, provides administrative support for the security function i.e., maintenance of access cards and keys, monitoring of alarm systems, maintenance of security documents among others.
• Providing other ad-hoc administrative tasks when required
• Coordinate shipment of documents within the region and to the national office
• Provide Administration support during workshops
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Secondary Education and 3 years of experience required.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Excellent English skills (oral and written).
• Ability to demonstrate highest degree of confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment, fax, scanner, and photocopier.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point preferred. Computer literacy is required.
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.

Language:

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in Kiswahili is preferred.

Other:

Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization. 

Job Description

Project Description

The Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) is a five-year USAID-funded initiative that supports the Kenyan Ministry of Education to deliver interventions at scale as well as pilot and expand innovations that address the language and literacy needs of primary grade learners while building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education institutions and systems.

KPLP has three broad objectives:

• Improving education services and student learning outcomes, including for vulnerable populations;
• Strengthening education institutions and systems to become more accountable, self-sustaining, and resilient; and
• Empowering local youth organizations to strengthen and sustain community and family support for student learning and wellbeing.

Position Description

The Administrative Assistant in the Mombasa regional office will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support project operations. Key duties include but are not limited to composing and preparing correspondence, handling mail and parcel deliveries, scheduling and coordinating appointments, and maintaining organized filing systems. The Administrative Assistant will also support project logistics, maintain records, and ensure seamless communication within cross-functional teams. The position requires a proactive approach and reports to the Regional Education Advisor in the Mombasa regional office.

The Administrative Assistant’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to project operations.
• Managing petty cash.
• Verifying goods received and preparing Goods Received Notes.
• Monthly updating of the contact list and organizational chart.
• Maintaining record of office supplies utilization by creating and filling accurate stock cards for each item.
• Producing weekly office supplies utilization report.
• Photocopying and scanning documents as necessary. Assisting Accountants in the scanning of accounting/finance documentation.
• Maintaining up to date tracking and filing system of relevant correspondence, incoming and outgoing.
• Receiving and attending to, in a professional manner, all office visitors.
• Managing the official notice board and display of official communications and promotional information in an attractive manner.
• Maintaining the boardroom calendar.
• Managing the stock of office supplies and ensuring delivery to staff using the appropriate forms or documents.
• Making logistical arrangements for meetings and events (meals, conference room bookings, supplies etc.).
• Coordinate staff logistics and travel plans, ensuring that staff is supported on their movement while on duty.
• Promptly inform the IT team of any technical concerns.
• In collaboration with the Safety and Security Manager, provides administrative support for the security function i.e., maintenance of access cards and keys, monitoring of alarm systems, maintenance of security documents among others.
• Providing other ad-hoc administrative tasks when required
• Coordinate shipment of documents within the region and to the national office
• Provide Administration support during workshops
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Secondary Education and 3 years of experience required.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Excellent English skills (oral and written).
• Ability to demonstrate highest degree of confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment, fax, scanner, and photocopier.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point preferred. Computer literacy is required.
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.

Language:

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in Kiswahili is preferred.

Other:

Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization. 

Job Description

Project Description

The Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) is a five-year USAID-funded initiative that supports the Kenyan Ministry of Education to deliver interventions at scale as well as pilot and expand innovations that address the language and literacy needs of primary grade learners while building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education institutions and systems.

KPLP has three broad objectives:

• Improving education services and student learning outcomes, including for vulnerable populations;
• Strengthening education institutions and systems to become more accountable, self-sustaining, and resilient; and
• Empowering local youth organizations to strengthen and sustain community and family support for student learning and wellbeing.

Position Description

The Administrative Assistant in the Garissa regional office will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support project operations. Key duties include but are not limited to composing and preparing correspondence, handling mail and parcel deliveries, scheduling and coordinating appointments, and maintaining organized filing systems. The Administrative Assistant will also support project logistics, maintain records, and ensure seamless communication within cross-functional teams. The position requires a proactive approach and reports to the Regional Education Advisor in the Garissa regional office.

The Administrative Assistant’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to project operations.
• Managing petty cash.
• Verifying goods received and preparing Goods Received Notes.
• Monthly updating of the contact list and organizational chart.
• Maintaining record of office supplies utilization by creating and filling accurate stock cards for each item.
• Producing weekly office supplies utilization report.
• Photocopying and scanning documents as necessary. Assisting Accountants in the scanning of accounting/finance documentation.
• Maintaining up to date tracking and filing system of relevant correspondence, incoming and outgoing.
• Receiving and attending to, in a professional manner, all office visitors.
• Managing the official notice board and display of official communications and promotional information in an attractive manner.
• Maintaining the boardroom calendar.
• Managing the stock of office supplies and ensuring delivery to staff using the appropriate forms or documents.
• Making logistical arrangements for meetings and events (meals, conference room bookings, supplies etc.).
• Coordinate staff logistics and travel plans, ensuring that staff is supported on their movement while on duty.
• Promptly inform the IT team of any technical concerns.
• In collaboration with the Safety and Security Manager, provides administrative support for the security function i.e., maintenance of access cards and keys, monitoring of alarm systems, maintenance of security documents among others.
• Providing other ad-hoc administrative tasks when required
• Coordinate shipment of documents within the region and to the national office
• Provide Administration support during workshops
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Secondary Education and 3 years of experience required.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Excellent English skills (oral and written).
• Ability to demonstrate highest degree of confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment, fax, scanner, and photocopier.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point preferred. Computer literacy is required.
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.

Language:

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in Kiswahili is preferred.

Other:

Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization. 

Job Description

Project Description

The Kenya Primary Literacy Program (KPLP) is a five-year USAID-funded initiative that supports the Kenyan Ministry of Education to deliver interventions at scale as well as pilot and expand innovations that address the language and literacy needs of primary grade learners while building more inclusive, accountable, and resilient education institutions and systems.

KPLP has three broad objectives:

• Improving education services and student learning outcomes, including for vulnerable populations;
• Strengthening education institutions and systems to become more accountable, self-sustaining, and resilient; and
• Empowering local youth organizations to strengthen and sustain community and family support for student learning and wellbeing.

Position Description

The Administrative Assistant in the Eldoret regional office will be responsible for a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to support project operations. Key duties include but are not limited to composing and preparing correspondence, handling mail and parcel deliveries, scheduling and coordinating appointments, and maintaining organized filing systems. The Administrative Assistant will also support project logistics, maintain records, and ensure seamless communication within cross-functional teams. The position requires a proactive approach and reports to the Regional Education Advisor in the Eldoret regional office.

The Administrative Assistant’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to project operations.
• Managing petty cash.
• Verifying goods received and preparing Goods Received Notes.
• Monthly updating of the contact list and organizational chart.
• Maintaining record of office supplies utilization by creating and filling accurate stock cards for each item.
• Producing weekly office supplies utilization report.
• Photocopying and scanning documents as necessary. Assisting Accountants in the scanning of accounting/finance documentation.
• Maintaining up to date tracking and filing system of relevant correspondence, incoming and outgoing.
• Receiving and attending to, in a professional manner, all office visitors.
• Managing the official notice board and display of official communications and promotional information in an attractive manner.
• Maintaining the boardroom calendar.
• Managing the stock of office supplies and ensuring delivery to staff using the appropriate forms or documents.
• Making logistical arrangements for meetings and events (meals, conference room bookings, supplies etc.).
• Coordinate staff logistics and travel plans, ensuring that staff is supported on their movement while on duty.
• Promptly inform the IT team of any technical concerns.
• In collaboration with the Safety and Security Manager, provides administrative support for the security function i.e., maintenance of access cards and keys, monitoring of alarm systems, maintenance of security documents among others.
• Providing other ad-hoc administrative tasks when required
• Coordinate shipment of documents within the region and to the national office
• Provide Administration support during workshops
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications

The candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Secondary Education and 3 years of experience required.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Excellent English skills (oral and written).
• Ability to demonstrate highest degree of confidentiality.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented setting.
• Working knowledge of standard office equipment, fax, scanner, and photocopier.
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite applications including Excel, Word, and Power Point preferred. Computer literacy is required.
• Must be able to work within a cross cultural setting, negotiate diplomatically, and function well under pressure.

Language:

Fluency in oral and written English is required. Proficiency in Kiswahili is preferred.

Other:

Applicants must be Kenyan nationals or hold current work authorization.