Palladium International
Admin & Office
Nairobi Full Time
Recruitment KSh Confidential
Job Summary
Palladium is seeking an Office Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded economic growth program which is anticipated to begin in 2023. The Administration Officer will be responsible for administrative support for the project office. S/he will report directly to the Director of Finance and Administration.
Minimum Qualification:Bachelor
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Roles and Responsibilities:
Palladium is seeking an Office Manager for an anticipated USAID-funded economic growth program which is anticipated to begin in 2023. The Administration Officer will be responsible for administrative support for the project office. S/he will report directly to the Director of Finance and Administration.
The USAID/Kenya and East Africa Feed the Future (FtF) Private Sector Activity (PSA) will be a 5-year program focused on accelerating agriculture-led growth in Kenya through partnerships with large agricultural sector firms (such as processors and off-takers) and expansion of smallholder farmer out-grower schemes. The anticipated activity will focus on creating jobs and generating large scale increases in sales/exports in the agriculture sector cost-effectively and, ideally, through a sustainable and locally-led vehicle. The activity would combine tools used in USAID’s traditional private sector development activities with tools used to mobilize finance and investment into one mechanism – supporting a range of agricultural firms to expand investments and operations via a blended finance approach.
Required Qualifications:
Assist in planning and coordinating regional and international travel for the project staff and consultants
Arrange and participate in conferences, training sessions, and meetings
Manning of the telephone switchboard to provide and/or oversee telephone and fax communication for all staff
Coordinate office logistics and services, including working across Palladium Kenya projects to compete and maintain efficient blanket purchase agreements and service agreements that all projects can tap into.
Receive clients and visitors, assist and resolve problems and inquiries of visitors
Travel to project activities in accordance with the project needs
Assist in the organization and execution of training events and seminars to be implemented by the project
Support the accounting, M&E, and communications personnel in their day-to-day duties
Any other tasks as requested by the Director of Finance and Administration and COP
Position Requirements:
Strong verbal communication skills in English
Attention to detail and ability to effectively and efficiently perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities
Professional and mature demeanor and conduct
Kenyan nationals preferred
Education Requirements:
At least five years of experience working in administration or office management
Previous experience working for a USAID project preferred