Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is an international NGO supporting health programs to improve the health of women and their families. Jhpiego – Kenya works in close collaboration with both the Ministry of Medical Services and the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation in the areas of HIV, Malaria, TB, Maternal, Newborn and Child Health, Reproductive Health and Family Planning. We are currently recruiting experienced individuals with excellent tecimical skills, who are team players, dedicated, hardworking, innovative, highly motivated and able to work on a high pressure environment requiring multi-tasking abilities.
SENIOR ADMINISTRATION MANAGER
Reporting to the Finance & Administration Director, the Senior Administration Manager will provide leadership in administrative services for effective support to Jhpiego Kenya programs. S/he will develop and manage effective systems for security, procurement, ICT, physical facilities, stores, assets and transport management to ensure the integrity, effectiveness and proper functioning of Jhpiego offices.
Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for all office administrative functions
- Establish administrative systems, standard operation procedures and provide guidance on implementation for smooth office operations
- Review policies, procedures and systems for effective internal controls, cost control and compliance to policies and applicable laws
- Innovate on systems to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the administrative operations
- Oversee local and international travel, procurement, shipments and safe custody of assets
- Review and advice on administrative matters including leases, statutory requirements and contracts with third parties
- Advise senior management on all administrative matters
- Mentor, motivate and supervise administrative staff
- Must have MBA degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 10 years experience in managing administration functions with at least 5 years in a senior position with a reputable NGO or development agency
- Ability to communicate and to confidently engage with senior management
- Trustworthy and track record of impeccable integrity
- Experienced in managing teams and supervising multi-cultural staff
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to multitask even under pressure of deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal skills and with pleasant and outgoing personality
- Computer literacy, particularly working knowledge of MS office.
Please indicate how your education and experience qualifies you for the position.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered according to qualifications and experience.
Only those selected for interview will be contracted
Jhpiego is an equal opportunity employer
