JOB AT ICAP Rwanda : Receptionist/ Operations Assistant : ( Deadline : 07 June 2019 )

JOB AT ICAP Rwanda : Receptionist/ Operations Assistant : ( Deadline : 07 June 2019 )

ICAP at Columbia University is an international non-profit organization that aims to ensure the wellness of families and communities by strengthening health systems around the world. In partnership with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), ICAP will conduct a Population-based HIV Impact Assessments (PHIA) to estimate the population-level impact of the national HIV prevention, care and treatment programs in Rwanda.

In addition to providing important programmatic information to the MoH and relevant stakeholders, this assessment of the national HIV program is of great value to HIV researchers and public health experts around the world.

More details on ICAP’s PHIA Project may be found at: http://icap.columbia.edu/news-events/detail/icap-to-lead-large-population-based-hiv-surveys-in-20-african-countries

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Receptionist/ Operations Assistant – Rwanda PHIA, ICAP Rwanda

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager – Rwanda PHIA, ICAP Rwanda

LOCATION:Kigali, Rwanda

POSITION SUMMARY

The Receptionist/Operations Assistant reports to the Operations Manager with supervision from the Finance and Administration Director and is responsible for providing general clerical and administration services. He/she will make sure these services are available to make sure the operations of ICAP in Rwanda are maintained in an effective and efficient manner.

This position is grant funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Support the Operations Manager in maintaining the office filing and storage systems;
Supporting the Operations Manager in monitoring and ordering of designated equipment, materials, supplies and/or other services.
Distribute mail and help in the filing all the mail;
Perform errands that assist daily functions: post office etc;
General reception duties, like greet and assist visitors, answer phones, direct calls to respective staff and attend to inquires;
Open mail and distribute to responsible people in the absence of the Administrative Assistant;
Supporting the Operations Manager in providing technical support and assistance in utility monitoring;
Assisting the Operations Manager and Procurement and Logistics Officer in performing smaller purchasing duties for designated equipment, materials, supplies and/or other services.
Helps in coordinating arrangements and sets up trainings and workshops, which include bookings, confirmations and transport arrangements;
Help to prepare and assemble training materials;
Where possible, coordinates all travel arrangements for ICAP staff and visitors, both local and international;
Supervises the day-to-day cleaning and maintenance of ICAP Malawi office and equipment.
Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and other general office duties when required
Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor;

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum diploma in Business Administration and Secretarial Studies or equivalent qualification.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar position in an International Organization
Knowledge of United States Government standard provisions and rules and regulations

REQUISITE KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

Good interpersonal skills
Effective writing, verbal and listening communication skills
Very good organization and time management skills
Be flexible, honest and trustworthy and with sound work ethics;
Ability to work with minimum supervision

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

No frequent travel/trips.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please send an application letter and CV by email with the subject title “ICAP Rwanda – POSITION TITLE” to icap-j[email protected]

Please do not submit certificates online. The closing date for receiving applications is Monday, 07th June 2019. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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