Administrative Assistant

Expanded Church Response (ECR) is a faith-based organization implementing OVC, GBV, HIV/AIDS, and other programs to mitigate human suffering and bring transformational development. ECR has implemented programs funded by USAID, European Union, UNICEF, and Global Fund either directly or through a number of highly regarded local and international organizations. Working with partners like these, the private sector, faith leaders, traditional leaders, and government, we are seeing communities awakened to new ways to improve quality of life for the most vulnerable and strengthened to become the force to forge their own transformation.

ECR is seeking qualified, self-driven, efficient, and innovative candidates with a passion for awakening potential in others, to fill in the following position:

Administrative Assistant (AA) to the ECR Deputy Director

The Administrative Assistant will provide quality, efficient and responsive administrative, organizational, managerial and logistical service to the Deputy Director, helping her to manage and prioritize her time. This position will be of key importance within the organization and the successful candidate must have previous public relations, human resources and administrative experience within a fast-paced customer-facing environment. S(he) should be able to demonstrate the ability to effectively plan and organize her/his workload and have the initiative to resolve issues quickly in an appropriate manner.

Requirements

A degree in relevant fields with a minimum of two years’ experience as an administrative assistant/program assistant or related experience at a senior level (or Diploma with 4 years working experience); Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; Good computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint); Excellent organizational and managerial skills; ability to handle confidential information, A good deal of common sense, etiquette and an ability to think on one’s feet; Up-to-date with the latest office gadgets and applications; Proven ability to work under pressure and able to meet tight deadlines; Intelligent, confident personality; and should be presentable.

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