Receptionist& Admin Assistant at Education Development Center (EDC): (Deadline 5 November 2021)
October 22nd, 2021
JOB OPPORTUNITY: Receptionist& Admin Assistant
Organization Background: Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading non-profit research and development firms. Established in 1958, EDC’s work spans the globe, joining research with practice to meet today’s and tomorrow’s challenges in education, health promotion, technology, human rights, and the environment. EDC’s services include research, training and technical assistance, and educational materials, with activities ranging from seed projects to large-scale national and international initiatives. While the issues we confront are complex, all that we do is united by one simple conviction: Learning is the liberating force in human development.
Project Background: EDC currently implements 3 projects in Rwanda. USAID Huguka Dukore Akazi Kanoze (HDAK), a project that over the course of five years, has been preparing the Rwandan youth workforce to meet the needs of an evolving knowledge-based economy that requires 21st-century capabilities. It aims to provide 40,000 vulnerable youth with employability skills by scaling up proven successful interventions across 20 of 30 districts countrywide. USAID Umurimo Kuri Bose (UKB) is a 2-year project that aims to increase employability skills of youth with disabilities in 12 districts while fostering an enabling environment for youth with disabilities to be able to access and succeed in employment and self-employment. Mastercard Foundation Building Resilience in TVET through E-learning (BRITE) is a 2-year project that will support and work closely with Rwanda Polytechnic to help strengthen existing e-learning initiatives by focusing on transferable employability skills, trade-based technical skills, as well as remote support to students during their internships and/or apprenticeships.
Summary: The Receptionist & Admin Assistant will be responsible for routine basic Reception, Administration, HR, and operations processes in accordance with the set standards and procedures for EDC projects in Rwanda. The Receptionist and Admin Assistant will provide full administration and operations support to EDC by working closely with the HR/Operations Coordinator, with the Logistics and Logistics Assistant, and with the Finance and Administration Manager.
This position reports to the Finance and Administration Manager. This position is located in Kigali.
Application process: Interested candidates should submit their application via email ryp@edc.org addressed to the EDC Country Director, including a CV and Cover letter, not later than November 5th, 2021 midnight.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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