OFFICE ASSISTANT
Full Time
September 5, 2024
Lilongwe, Malawi
September 12, 2024

Company: NGO Coalition on Child Rights

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Overview

VACANCY  

POSITION: OFFICE ASSISTANT

REPORTING TO:  HR and Administration Officer

 ABOUT NGO CCR 

The NGO Coalition on Child Rights, hereinafter referred to as ‘NGO CCR’ is a national Coalition of NGOs and networks whose broad goal is to entrench child rights programming in all development processes in Malawi anchored under the four fundamental principles of the rights of the Child: Non-discrimination; The best interest of the child; Right to life, survival and development; and Participation within the evolving capacities of the Child. The NGO CCR’s mission is to contribute towards the promotion, respect, protection and fulfilment of children’s rights through evidence based Advocacy, Coordination, Capacity building and Research, monitoring and reporting. The NGO CCR is currently the Executive Board member of the Child Rights Networks for Southern Africa (CRNSA), which is a SADC regional level body of non-state actors for Child Rights.

The NGO CCR is also a member of ACRWC CSO Forum which is a Pan-African body of nonState Actors on Child rights and is an affiliate of the Child Rights Connect at the UN level on matters of Child Rights.

JOB PURPOSE:

To support with clerical and administrative tasks for efficient office operations and ensuring that the office environment is clean, tidy, and well-maintained.

DURATION

This is a fixed-term contract position for 7 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

  • Maintain the office cleanliness, including floors, desks, bathrooms, and break rooms
  • Clean and maintain the office kitchen, including washing dishes and utensils
  • Providing Messenger Services.
  • Keeping an inventory of office supplies and ordering new materials as needed
  • Assist in filling of Office documents.
  • Attend to visitors and maintain visitor’s record book.
  • Deliver and collect mails.
  • Assist in photocopying of documents for officers.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor from time to time.

 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Applicants must be a holder of MSCE certificate.
  • Certificate in Hospitality, Business Management or any other related field will be an added
  • advantage
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in a busy institution.

COMPETENCES

  • Ability to time achieve quality results
  • Ability to work with complex team of professionals
  • Ability to think creatively, innovate, set priorities, manage a work plans, and evaluate progress with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work with others (diversity) and maintain a strong work relationships and networks

 BEHAVIORS AND VALUES

  • High integrity and accountability
  • Child Safeguarding: Clean Police background checks record on Child Abuse
  • Gender sensitivity and diversity  Self and ethical awareness

HOW TO APPLY 

Qualified and interested individuals should submit cover letter and resume with 3 traceable referees       including          their  latest  employer            by        email  to          the       following address: ngoccrmalawi@gmail.com  or by hand delivery to following physical address: Opposite Bingu National Stadium, Behind Meru Filling Station, Street 5, New Shire, Area 49 Private Bag A225, Lilongwe, Malawi.   

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday  12 September 2024

NOTE:

  • Please clearly indicate the POSITION TITLE AND YOUR FULL NAME as part of the Subject Line of the email.
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted on a rolling basis.
  • NGO CCR is an equal opportunity employer for suitably qualified professionals
  •  NGO CCR does not charge any application/recruitment fees.