Event – Media Focus Africa

WE ARE HIRING: OFFICE ASSISTANT POSITION

Office Assistant Job Vacany.

MFA is seeking a qualified applicant to support our Kenya office. Application deadline is Friday, January 14, 2022.

Responsibilities

Keeping an inventory of office supplies and ordering new materials as need arises;
Running errands such as; bills payments, deliveries and collections e.t.c.
Cleaning and maintenance of the office
Assist in answering calls, arranging & filling documents, printing & photocopying, typing, ordering services and quotations e.t.c
Prepare meeting rooms and organize for materials needed.
Prepare lunch for staff members
Other services mutually agreed in writing but assigned after signature of this agreement.

Qualifications and Skills

A high school certificate. Any other training certificate is an added advantage.
Ability to communicate in both in English and Swahili, spoken and written.
Ability to use a computer.
At least 1 year experience as an office assistant or in a related field.
Ability to work well under limited supervision.
Clean and organized.

How to Apply

Send your application (Cover Letter and CV with 3 referees) to info@mediafocusonafrica.org

Deadline: Friday, January 14, 2022

Download Pdf document with same vacancy details here.

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Learn how you can apply here – https://www.trust.org/media-development/opportunities/?sfid=a053z00000ppJKvAAM&sfProgId=a15D0000018xcQuIAI&areaOfFocus=Equality+and+Tolerance

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