RTI is an independent
organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary
research that improves the human condition.
Founded as a centerpiece
of the Research Triangle Park in North Carolina in 1958, RTI offers
innovative research and development and a full spectrum of
multidisciplinary services. It has a worldwide staff of more than 5,000
people.
RTI's International
Education Division supports education development around the world by
strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to
achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning.
RTI anticipates staffing the following job position for TUSOME, a donor funded Project.
TUSOME Project is a national literacy intervention focused on curriculum support, teacher training and teaching material development to improve the quality of early grade instruction in formal and non-formal schools through a reading intervention.
Administrative Assistant (Kisumu)
The Administrative
Assistant ensures that administrative systems in the Kisumu office are
conducted according to all 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 Kisumu-based staff.
The person will facilitate effective communication between the Kisumu office and its key clients and partners.
Required qualifications and experience: A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s Degree or a Higher Diploma in Administration or Secretarial studies.
Additional preferred
qualification: office management, business management or accounting;
experience in logistics management, organizing workshops and training
courses; preparing, monitoring budgets and petty cash management in an
international organization; experience within the Not for Profit sector
and familiarity with donor reporting requirements.
How to Apply
To apply, email your cover letter and CV to hrapplications@nb.rti.org by 24th October 2017.
Applicants must include POSITION and REGION in the subject line of the email. Please do not attach copies of certificates.
We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
