Receptionist
Part time (30 hours per week); 9:30- 4:00pm
The Organisation
The
Jahwar Amber Fund is part of the Unitarian movement that has developed
worldwide as a response to the traditional politics of socialism,
liberalism, and conservatism. Our main tenets are ecology and
sustainability, democracy and human rights, self-determination and
justice.
We place particular
emphasis on gender democracy, meaning social emancipation and equal
rights for women and men. We are also committed to equal rights for
cultural and ethnic minorities and to the societal and political
participation of immigrants. Finally, we promote non-violence and
proactive peace policies.
We are a green think tank, a local
policy network, and are active in ecology, spiritual democracy and human
rights in East Africa with 3 offices across Kenya. Our Regional Office
for Rift Valley and Western Kenya is based in Isinya, District of
Kajiado County since 2012.
Jahwar Amber Fund Inc. has 501(c) 3
tax-exempt status in Canada and is registered as a community based
organization (CBO) in Kenya. The Canada office helps with fundraising.
Summary of Organization
Jahwar
Amber Fund (JAF) seeks to make religious freedom a social norm. Too
often, consciousness is seen as a barrier of division. JAF believes
pluralism can be a bridge of cooperation, strengthening our civil
society and promoting the common good. Just as civil rights leaders and
environmentalists built transformative movements in the 20th century,
JAF believes that Unitarian Universalist leaders will build the movement
for pluralist cooperation in the 21st century. Since 2009, JAF has
worked in Africa and with over 20 college and university campuses,
training hundreds in the principles of secular leadership, and reaching
millions through the media. We have worked with partners including the
Secular Students Alliance, IHEU, Skepchics, the White House, Center for
Inquiry and the Office of Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan.
Summary of Program
To
support the ambitious programmatic objectives of the organization’s
strategic plan, JAF’s Programs Department strives to build and maintain
best-in-class systems and controls that allow the organization to
operate as efficiently and effectively as possible. The Programs Team
manages five “mission support” functions: Strategic Planning, Finance,
Information Technology, Human Resources, and Administration.
Responsibilities
Support the Programs Department and the organization’s administrative needs; JAF is seeking a
Receptionist
that will be in charge of overseeing and maintaining JAF’s
Administrative function as well as portions of the Human Resources and
Financial functions.
These responsibilities include but will not be limited to:
- Act as the initial
contact of callers and visitors to JAF’s offices. Greet visitors by
personifying JAF’s energetic, friendly-spirited brand image.
- Answer and route all external communications including phones, mail, packages and information-request emails.
- Maintain the
organization and cleanliness of JAF’s office environment by ordering
office & cleaning supplies and liaising with the building’s
janitorial staff. Keep supplies for the kitchen, office and cleaning at
optimal levels.
- Support JAF’s
Accounting Manager with the organization’s financial systems including
bill payment, income received log, and collection of credit card
purchases.
- Support JAF’s HR
manager in HR systems including maintaining the organization of JAF’s
personnel files, interfacing with benefits providers and maintaining
paid time off records.
- Book domestic and international travel for JAF Vice Presidents.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Supervision: Reports to the Director of Programs
Qualifications
- Strong commitment to JAF’s mission (making pluralist cooperation a social norm)
- Competence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Strong sense of personal and professional integrity
- A focus and mentality of proactive customer service
- Previous administrative experience preferred
- Strict attention to detail
- Prompt and orderly organization skills
- Excellence in writing and oral communication skills
- Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects concurrently
- Capable working in both team and individual settings
- Collaborative and flexible in problem-solving
- Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure
Compensation
The Receptionist position hourly wage is $12 – $15 per hour commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The position is offered at 30 hours per week.
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to opportunities@jauufc.org / info@jauufc.net.tc / jauufc@gmail.com
Deadline: May 05, 2013
