Care of Creation Kenya Administrative Assistant Opportunity in Kijabe
The mission of Care of Creation Kenya is to pursue a God-centered response to the environmental crisis in Africa which brings glory to the Creator, advances the cause of Christ, and leads to a transformation of the people and the land that sustains them.
To accomplish this mission, Care of Creation Kenya (CCK) is seeking to employ a qualified individual for the following position:
Job Title: Administrative Assistant
Location: Kijabe (Care of Creation Kenya office at Moffat Bible College)
Reports To: The Executive Director
General Summary:
This person will facilitate effective communication between program staff and amongst program partners and beneficiaries while providing competent administrative and financial oversight for the organization.
Essential Qualifications
- Mature Christian
- Unquestioned personal integrity
- Excellent administrative skills
- Excellent communication skills (both orally and written)
- Strong book-keeping / accounting skills and knowledge of payroll requirements
- Strong computer proficiency (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Quickbooks, etc.)
- Must be a self starter who takes initiative, requires little supervision, and who identifies how to advance program goals when administrative tasks are not pressing
- Minimum grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination
- Diploma or Higher Diploma in Business Administration or Office Management
Preferred Qualifications
- Past experience in working for a Christian NGO
- Age 25 years or older
- Office Administration and Communication
- Facilitate the efficiency of verbal and email communication between staff members and with schools, farmers, communities, or other CCK partners.
- Clearly articulate the vision and ministry of CCK to visitors and partners as needed.
- Assist in the planning, organizing, and coordination of training seminars or other activities of the Executive Director.
- Be able to maintain and update inventories, databases, format tables, produce reports, etc.
- Maintain proper records for CCK programs and personnel
- Maintain CCK office and supplies
- Perform administrative tasks in Nairobi as required
- Finance
- Maintain an accurate book-keeping and filing system to account for all financial matters
- Coordinate and implement office services such as payroll
- Monitor balances and conduct needed banking, including payments to NHIF, NSSF, PAYE, etc.
- Manage day-to-day functioning of the finance system including cash disbursements, the issuing of receipts, etc.
- Produce financial reports
Application Procedure:
- Submit a letter of intent to apply for this position that summarizes both your educational and work history. Also summarize why you feel you are a good candidate for this position. Include with this letter a copy of your CV.
- Submit a written description of your personal testimony and experience as a Christian.
- Review CCK’s website (http://kenya.careofcreation.net/ ) and submit a written explanation of why you want to work for Care of Creation Kenya.
- Provide FOUR references, including TWO references from former employers, and TWO character references. Include their telephone numbers and email addresses.
Note: The organization prefers that you submit your application materials electronically to the director at this address: Craig@careofcreation.org.
Application deadline: February 6th, 2012