SHELTER AFRIQUE :- Careers

Shelter-Afrique recognizes that only an adequate, efficient, highly skilled and motivated staff complement could implement the strategies, programmes and projects outlined in the Strategic Plan with a view to achieving its mandate. The Company’s staff must be capable of working in a multicultural, multi-tasks and client-driven environment. They are supported by an effective human resource management system that ensures that departmental, team and individual goals are clearly linked to the Company’s goals and that reward and compensations are performance driven. Furthermore, the organizational climate and culture allows for creativity, openness and clear understanding of Company goals.

Shelter Afrique employment policies promote equal opportunities and competitiveness in the recruitment of staff with a view to attracting the best staff complement. Employment is open to all highly qualified and skilled professionals from member countries of Shelter Afrique. Vacancies, whenever they exist are posted in the official website of the company and in major international newspapers.

Mon, 01 Feb 10 - Mon, 15 Feb 10

Assistant Officer Administration

Assistant Officer Administration - Reporting to the Director Corporate Services, the position holder is responsible for the provision of effective and efficient administrative support services. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Job Description

• Assist in the supervision of the administrative services of the office as well as the headquarters building including supervision of all contracted workers undertaking the maintenance and repair of the building.
• Assist in the arrangement and confirmation of travel bookings for staff members, Official visitors and other dignitaries.
• Assist in the follow up for contract renewal of service providers as a well as other logistical arrangements including insurance coverage and security for the building as well as other organizational property.
• Assist with the procurement issues including the preparation and advertising of tender documents, their evaluation and placement of service providers
• Assist in the management of transport including planning allocation maintenance and liason with transport service providers.
• Implement the effective provision of Office services comprising but not limited to mail collection and delivery, front office service, security, registry e.t.c.
• Implement and monitor plans for preventive maintenance & repair of motor vehicles, office equipment and the other organizations property to ensure that such facilities are in proper working condition.
• Attend to the applications for tax and other exemptions from the relevant authorities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration/Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution of higher learning.
• Additional qualifications and or experience in procurement /Purchasing and Supply will be an added advantage.
• Minimum three (3) years relevant experience in administration, procurement & logistics preferably gained in a multicultural organization.
• Demonstrate high level of interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency and exposure to Oracle purchasing module as well as the French language will be an added advantage

The position is on general service terms and conditions of service. Shelter-Afrique offers competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment. Applicants are invited to send their applications including details of their current and expected salary via email to the attention of the Managing Director, Shelter- Afrique through: jobs@shelterafrique.org

Applicants should indicate “Application for Assistant Officer Administration” as the subject line of their email submissions which shall be considered until C.O.B 12th February, 2010

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