Position
To provide overall operational and logistical support to the IYF Tanzania project activities inclusive of secretarial, logistical and other required administrative support. Provide support to IYF Country Director/EAYPI Project Director and Bridgeit Chief Advisor, and its office staff, visitors and consultants.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate travel itineraries, airfare ticketing, hotel reservations and other travel logistics for staff, visitors and consultants.
- Handle all in-coming telephone calls, distribute mail and route to appropriate staff for action, information or follow up.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, special events and workshops for staff, project related visitors, teachers and partners, as needed.
- In coordination with the Grants/Contracts Manager, manage stock of office supplies for IYF Office and assist in ordering new supplies.
- Coordinate office space and equipment maintenance and repairs as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Program specific tasks
- Provide ongoing operational and logistical support including secretarial support to the IYF Field Office, Bridgeit Project and the EAYPI project.
- Create, update and maintain a filing system for Bridgeit and EAYPI project reports, briefs, brochures and other project related documents for quick reference and easy accessibility.
- Maintain contact databases and office calendars.
Supervisor
50% - IYF Country Director/EAYPI Project Director
50% - Chief Bridgeit Advisor
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of related job experience with a local or international NGO.
- Oral and written English fluency is required.
- Ability to translate routine documents from Kiswahili to English
- Communication skills must be effective and courteous, requiring high integrity.
- Ability to work in a team and possess strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; ability to prioritize, multi-task and follow through to completion.
- Must possess computer skills using MS Office Suite.
Location – Tanzania Field Office
To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to the International Youth Foundation at jobs@iyfnet.org. You will receive an acknowledgement upon receipt of your resume and application materials. Unfortunately, we are only able to respond further to candidates chosen for interviews or additional follow up. |