Role : Jobs Opportunities : Administrative Officer
Location : 2. Yaoundé
Company URL : www.pedaids.org
Careers at EGPAF : Admin Officer
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Title: Administrative Officer
Job openings: 01
Locations: Yaoundé
Reports to: Human Resources & Administration Manager
Supervises: Receptionist and Office Assistant
Contract Duration: One year with possibility of extension
Terms of Offer: This position is remunerated on local terms. (for local candidates only)
Possible start date: Immediate/April 1st, 2018
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is a global leader in the fight against pediatric HIV and AIDS, working in 19 countries and at over 5,500 sites around the world to prevent the transmission of HIV to children, and to help those already infected. Today, because of the highly successful work of the Foundation and its partners, pediatric AIDS has been virtually eliminated in the United States. With a growing global staff of over 1,000—nine of 10 who work in the field—the Foundation’s global mission is to implement HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs; further advance innovative research; and to execute strategic and targeted global advocacy activities to bring dramatic change to the lives of millions of women, children, and families worldwide. For more information, please, visit our page: www.pedaids.org.
EGPAF works in partnership with the Ministry of Health NACC and the Regional and District Health Teams to support HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment and health systems strengthening services. EGPAF is mainly funded by PEPFAR through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Purpose of the Job
The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is seeking a Field Human Resources and Administration Officer for its field office in Douala to provide support in the various human resource functions, which include recruitment, staffing, training and development, performance monitoring and employee counselling. The incumbent will report to the Associate Director of Operations based in the Field Office in Douala and to the HR & Admin Manager in based in Yaoundé. The position requires strong French and English writing and speaking skills
Key duties:
1.1Reception
- Ensure good relationship between the Foundation and the public in person, over the phone, and through e-mails when interacting with or visiting the Yaoundé Office.
- Maintain reception information/literature.
- Keep the reception area (and whole office) tidy and welcoming during office hours.
- Ensure Office Access Procedures are always followed.
1.2 Mail Administration
- Liaise with the Driver in charge of the mailing function and administrate the weekly courier. Receive and distribute mail accordingly.
- Acknowledge receipt of all incoming mails, register the same and channel to responsible official for action.
- Administer incoming and outgoing documents and parcel courier through DHL and Securicor
1.3 Secretarial Duties & Travels
- Prepare and disseminate various correspondences
- Update EGPAF Cameroon staff contact list monthly and disseminate to All Staff.
- Maintain and control office supply, stationery, and kitchen supplies for the office.
- Maintain monthly EGPAF cell phone charges database, and forward to staff and finance for bill payment. (Liaise with ICT)
- Oversee and facilitate hotel, transport logistics, visa requirements, and other travel needs for staff and international visitors.
- Organize and assist with international travel arrangements for all Office staff and visitors.
- Manage key vendor relationships with local hotels, Travel Agency, etc.
1.4 Property and Equipment Management
- Oversee the use and maintenance of the office equipment including the photocopier, fax, binding machine to ensure that they are in working order and arrange for their repair and maintenance as needed.
- Oversee proper running of utilities for the building such as electricity water and proper function of telephone lines.
- Manage the cleaning of the building and the surrounding.
- Manage safety and security of the building and assets.
- Work with Landlord, Landlord’s Property Management Firm, Repairmen to maintain and fix office as needed. (Liaise with Procurement & Logistics)
- Contract maintenance of all office equipment: Ensure that all office equipment and work space properly maintained and serviced. Follow up with vendors for after sale service and maintenance.
- Ensure Office storerooms are organized and clean.
1.5 Driver / Vehicle Management (Liaise with Procurement & Logistics)
- Vehicle maintenance: Ensure that all foundation vehicles are properly maintained, and log books are daily recorded.
- Provide log book and fuel records to Procurement and Logistics Department monthly.
- Maintain/update Personnel Activity Report (PAR) for Drivers, Day Guard, and Office Assistant.
1.6Field Support
- Liaise with Field Admin Staff to ensure standard Admin policies and procedures are implemented in each office.
- Conduct Trainings and Meetings with Admin Staff to build capacity and understanding of Admin activities.
- Conduct visits to Field Offices to assist with implementation of Admin activities and build capacity and understanding of staff.
1.7 Other Duties
- Assess Admin policies and procedures on an on-going basis to identify and propose new policies or changes as needed, in addition to monitoring the implementation of existing Admin policies to ensure they are being properly adhered to.
- Assist in organizing meetings and seminars, taking notes and preparing minutes during internal meeting and external meetings
- Any other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Education:
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree in business administration, secretariat duties or any related business field
Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as an Office Manager/Administrator.
- Previous experience in working with international NGO’s is required.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong planning and administrative skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- High quality written & oral communication ability
- Strong supervisory skills
- Strong computer literacy
- Must have a professional approach to work and the ability to think outside the box
Languages:
Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in both English and French
How to apply
Qualified candidates should submit a CV and cover letter through the following link.
Applications will be considered on or before 26 March 2018, 5:00 PM Cameroon time.
Please note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.