Administrative Assistant Job at RTI International

Location: Eldoret, Eastern

RTI is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition.

RTI is recruiting candidates for an US government – funded program in Kenya.

Around the globe, RTI’s work is helping foster stronger food systems, reduce malnutrition in all its forms, build resilience and
engage the next generation of food security leaders.

RTI is currently partnering on nearly 30 projects in East Africa, including activities focused on private sector-driven agricultural growth in Rwanda and youth employment in Kenya.

To build on these efforts, RTI is currently seeking professionals for the USAID-funded Feed the Future Kenya Crops and Dairy Market Systems Development (KCDMSD) Activity.

Candidates should be fluent in English.

Responsibilities for the Administrative Assistant Job

• Responsible for ensuring that administrative systems in the field office office are conducted according to RTI policies, client regulations, standard operating procedures and good business practice.
• In addition, the person provides reception, secretarial, administrative, logistics support management and basic procurement support to the staff.
• The person will facilitate effective communication between the field office and its key clients and partners.

Administrative Assistant Job Qualifications

•  A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or a Diploma in Business Administration
  or Secretarial studies; additional qualification in office management, business management or accounting preferred.
• Experience in logistics management, organizing workshops and training courses, preparing, monitoring budgets and petty cash management is preferred.
• Experience within the Not for Profit sector and familiarity with donor reporting requirements is preferred.

How to Apply

To apply, please email your CV/resume to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 28 January 2018.

Applicants must include POSITION and COUNTY NAME on the subject line.

Please do not attach copies of certificates.

We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.