Our client, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change , is a non-profit organization that operates independently by making globalization work for the many, not the few.
They achieve this by helping countries, their people, and their
governments address some of the most difficult challenges in the world
and offer new thinking and new approaches to address some of the most
intractable problems that leaders wrestle with today.
Tony Blair Institute for Global Change is seeking to recruit a qualified professional to fill the following position in their Nairobi office;
Position Title: REGIONAL HUB OFFICE MANAGER
Reporting to the Regional Director- East Africa, the incumbent will be responsible for providing effective and efficient support to ensure smooth administrative and program delivery.
This includes administrative, logistical and information management.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensuring the development of Regional Level Security SOPs that are contextually appropriate to the risk to staff and activities in the region
- Notifying the Regional Director and Head of Africa Security and Operations when the political or security situation may impact staff or activities
- Understanding and helping to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations regarding local and international procurement and import/export procedures
- Supporting Visa application and arrival procedures of staff and visitors to the programme where required
- Ensuring conferencing capability for staff is maintained in office spaces in collaboration with the IT Team
- Regular checking of vehicles and generators used to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet national standards
- Coordinating movements outside of core locations in the region and ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures
- Supporting in problem-solving, setting up of bank accounts and management of cash in-
country - Maintaining a log of preferred suppliers and ensuring that all suppliers undergo due
diligence
Key Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Finance, Logistics, Administration, Accounting or other related fields from an accredited Institution of Higher Learning
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in administrative work; experience in project administrative and financial management or related work is an added advantage
- Experience in the usage of computers and Microsoft Office software packages, knowledge of Microsoft Excel and experience in handling web-based systems
- Able to handle financial records and expenses
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work without supervision
- Multi-tasker who works well in a fast-paced environment
- Fluent in English and Kiswahili
Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs and academic qualifications to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke stating the subject heading REGIONAL HUB OFFICE MANAGER by Monday 6th June 2022 at 5.00 p.m. clearly indicating their current andexpected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.