Job opportunity - Administrative Assistant

Naivasha Children’s Shelter is seeking to fill the position of a administrative assistant as detailed below;

Job title: Administrative Assistant

Reporting line: Director

Purpose

To ensure efficient and effective day to day running of Shelter and assist in the rehabilitation of street-connected children.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to;

  1. Maintain up-to-date office files and records for Naivasha Children Shelter.

  2. Distributing and paying bills paid via cheques to the suppliers.

  3. Receiving and attending visitors who don’t require the attention of the director.

  4. Teach in class when necessary.

  5. Attending school meetings for the boys living at Shelter.

  6. Create and maintain relationships with stakeholders in a professional manner.

  7. Perform any other duties assigned by the Director.

 

Minimum Requirements and experience

  • Experience in administration, social work, or teaching.

  • Computer literacy: working knowledge of MS office required;

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills;

  • Drivers license preferred.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should send their applications klowry@shelteryetu.org with Subject. Admin assistant Job Application along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, and copies of both academic and professional certificates stating their current position, three (3) professional referees, current and expected salary and their daytime contacts.

The Closing date for receiving applications will be 15 June 2019. Naivasha Children’s Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.