Church World Service Field Administrative Officer Jobs in Rwanda
Primary Purpose:
This position is responsible for running and coordinating the day-to-day administrative duties of CWS RSC Africa’s Field Office. This includes providing administrative support to all field office staff and assisting in daily office needs. He /She will also play a supervisory role for Drivers and Janitors.
Core Job Responsibilities:
Administration
Provides day-to- day administrative support to field Office Staff
Co-ordinates office activities and operations to secure efficiency and compliance to CWS RSC Africa policies and procedures.
Assists in the preparation and distribution of documents, reports and correspondences.
Facilitates communication between field office staff and country Office.
Coordinates travel arrangements by ensuring that drivers are on stand-by to pick or drop visitors, staff, and/or equipment/supplies to various destinations as required.
Manages logistics for field operations including transportation, Office supplies, cleaning supplies, equipment’s, etc
Collaborates with the country Office to order and take stock of office supplies, cleaning supplies and other needed supplies for a smooth functioning of filed office operations.
Generates regular reports on field activities and performance.
Provides feedback to management on challenges and opportunities in the field.
Utilizes technology and software for efficient record-keeping and communication.
Provides technical support to field staff for relevant tools and systems when required.
Schedules meetings (including virtual meetings) and meeting rooms as required on the Outlook Calendars.
Continuously works on finding ways to improve administrative processes.
Performs other duties as assigned which are designed and developed to improve the operations of the CWS RSC Africa Office.
Maintains and monitors the organization’s fleet of vehicles.
Schedule regular maintenance and repair of vehicles and ensure they are in good working conditions.
Tracks fuel consumption, mileage, and other relevant data for reporting purposes
Ensure that the field offices and facilities are well maintained and comply with safety and hygiene standards.
Address and resolve issues related to administrative and logistical challenges.
Collaborate with various departments such as logistics, human resources, and finance to ensure seamless operations.
Communicate effectively with team members to address any administrative or logistic challenges.
Monitors and controls expenses related to transportation, janitorial services and facility management.
Prepares regular reports on administrative and logistical activities for management.
Compliance)
Ensure compliance with safety regulations in the field office.
Implements and enforces company policies and procedures.
Leadership and Management
Manages and coordinates the daily activities of driver.
Assigns driving tasks, routes and responsibilities based on the needs.
Ensures that Drivers adhere to safety regulations and organizational policies.
Manages and oversees janitorial staff responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the field office.
Develops and ensures implementation of cleaning schedules and protocols.
Conducts regular safety briefings for driver and janitorial staff.
Record and Data Management
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of field activities.
Collect and compile data from various departments for reporting purposes.
Performs other duties, which are developed and assigned to improve the operations of the CWS/RSC Africa-Field office.
Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in similar role preferably in a nonprofit environment required.
Direct experience in managing sensitive and confidential matters with a high level of professionalism.
Experience with event planning, coordinating travel logistics, and managing calendars preferred
Previous experience working with an International NGO is an added advantage
Skills:
Strong independent thinking skills with ability to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimum supervision.
Strong organizational skills with demonstrated experience working on multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships within the organization and externally.
Excellent administrative and customer service skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to draft correspondence and other communication with minimum direction.
Professional maturity and strong decision-making skills
Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities and proposes solutions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and Power point) and other work management platforms e.g. Monday.com
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Demonstrated written and verbal English skills.
Committed to and conform with the organization’s mission.
Education & Certifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field; or four (4) years of paid work experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree is required.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Church World Service Field Administrative Officer Jobs in Rwanda
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