Recruitment Notice: Administrative Assistant needed

DEDI – Cameroon, Green City, Yaoundé. Tel: +237 678 72 02 28 / +237 693 33 43 05. E-mail: recruitmentcamer@dedi.org

Introduction

DEDI’s mission is to provide creative solutions to social problems based on endogenous knowledge and existing means. To carry out its activities, DEDI shares principles based on credibility and inclusion. We also share the values ​​based on discipline, solidarity, the conduct with determination of actions that lead communities, in their fundamental specificities, to participate effectively, efficiently and sustainably in positive changes in their environment. As part of the development of its activities in Cameroon and with a view to strengthening its team, the DEDI organization is seeking to build a roster by recruiting the following profile:

Administrative Assistant

Duration of the contract:  According to financing

Location:  The entire extent of Cameroonian territory: The candidate will specify in his cover letter three (03) regions in order of preference

Deadline for submission:  28-Nov-22

Brief job description

He/She provides assistance in the management of all the administrative aspects at the field level. He/She also provides assistance in the management of administrative and financial files in the field. He/She works in close collaboration with the Accountant and the other members of the administrative and financial team.

Main powers

He/She is responsible for and/or will assist in the performance of the following tasks:

• Ensure the management of administrative correspondence;

• Write the Minutes of the meetings and ensure their distribution;

• Ensure the material preparation of meetings, training, seminars;

• Ensure better classification of regularly closed procurement files;

• As needed, help with the financial and administrative management of files at the field level;

• Depending on the need, ensure the interface between the Organization and the administrative and tax entities if necessary;

• Act in a manner that takes into account the dimension of gender, protection, the environment and other important cross-cutting issues;

• Accomplish any other task entrusted by the hierarchy and compatible with DEDI’s mission and vision.

Profile required

Training:  Administration, Assistant Manager, Executive Secretary or any other relevant training;

Qualifications:  At least 1 year of experience in the field of Administrative, Accounting and/or Financial Management (preferably in an NGO), knowledge of Logistics and Human Resources Management appreciated:

Experience:   At least 1 year of experience in a similar position in community development, health, nutrition or any other relevant field;

Other aptitudes and/or skills:  Very good computer skills (Pack Office), Fluent in French and/or English (preferably bilingual), Organization, Confidentiality.

How to apply? 

If you think you are the right person for this position, please gather the required documents and follow the link below to send us your application.

File elements

• Motivation letter (Max 1 page) (document in PDF)

• Curriculum vitae (CV) with 3 reference persons (document in PDF)

• Copy of your identity card or passport. (document in PDF)

Where and how to send the file?

By completing the form that you will find by following the link below: https://ee.humanitarianresponse.info/xxhpEQXw

Remarks:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and test.

• The feminine candidacies are deeply encouraged.

• Given the urgency, do not wait until the last day to apply because at any time the process can be closed depending on the files received.

• We do not ask for money for recruiting.

• DEDI reserves the right, at any time, to terminate this recruitment process without payment of any compensation or obligation to inform the public.

• DEDI also reserves the right to use the results of this recruitment to build a database of candidates that can be consulted later, as needed.

Done in Yaoundé, November 15, 2022

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