Senior Administration Officer - Catholic Relief Services – USCCB, Kenya

Senior Administration Officer at Catholic Relief Services – USCCB in Kenya - Jobs and Vacancies

Catholic Relief Services – USCCB is the official agency of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for relief and development overseas. CRS supports programs in over 100 countries and works through local partners.

We are seeking suitable persons to fill the following position in response to the drought crisis in the country.

All candidates require technical competencies in the respective areas, experience in emergency programming, willingness to travel and live in field locations and a commitment to work with and support partners of CRS many of whom are Catholic institutions.

Senior Administration Officer

Ref: 2011/28

Purpose: The Administration Officer will provide overall administrative and related support services for the Daadab office and guest house as well as oversee procurement, travel and vehicle management, for the CRS Dadaab operation.

Summary of Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• The Officer will directly be responsible for management of administrative functions within the Dadaab operation, ensuring proper and efficient office functioning, staff accommodation and meals management, overseeing management of property, supplies, equipment, and petty cash.
• S/he is also responsible for management of all CRS facilities, utilities as well as ensuring the mail movement to and from Dadaab is efficient and effective.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Diploma in Business Administration or relevant filed
• Minimum three years professional experience in office management and administration procedures, prior experience with international, bilateral or multilateral organization preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, must be able to interact in a mature, professional and friendly manner with local and international colleagues of differing religious and cultural backgrounds
• Should be an effectual communicator verbally as well as through writing skills.
• Medium proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
• Able to deliver effective results, meet tight deadlines and targets.
• A professional with high personal integrity, commitment and good steward of agency resources
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below mentioned by September 7, 2011.

Residents of Dadaab region are strongly encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Manager
Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program
P.O. Box 49675, GPO 00100
Nairobi

E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Note: Please indicate the Reference Number of the position you are applying for on the ‘email subject’ and the envelopes for those using postal address.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.