Administrative and logistic assistant
Overview
CIFOR-ICRAF will be implementing the CASEVE-GTI project (Green and Resilient Northern Cameroon – Integrated Landscape Governance) between July 2023 and June 2028. We will use an integrated landscape management approach to solve the triple challenge of (i) supporting a growing population, (ii) preserving biodiversity, and (iii) mitigating and adapting to climate change. The intended impact of this action is a more inclusive territorial governance that promotes conflict prevention. We are therefore looking for an administrative and logistics assistant to conduct all administrative and logistics tasks in support of the CASEVE-GTI project in Garoua.
Summary of responsibilities
General Project Administration:
- Receive and assist visitors to CASEVE-GTI office.
- Schedule appointments and meetings with relevant stakeholders for project staff and partners
- Take notes during admin/staff meetings.
- Prepare correspondences and administrative documents.
- Keep list of CIFOR-ICRAF stakeholders (donors, partners, policy makers) and update regularly
- Draft letters and reports, respond to routine correspondence, file necessary correspondence, reports, project files, etc.
- Ensure proper filing and archiving of project documents.
Provide support in the organization of meetings/workshops/events/ Travels/Visits:
- Visit hotels and restaurants and update list of recommended services.
- Book meeting venue.
- Prepare invitations and follow up of confirmations.
- Prepare participants files.
- Coordinate overall logistics during the meeting.
- Provide support to communication officer in preparing communication material and media relationships.
Office/field supplies and asset management:
- Ensure the procurement and monitor usage of office and field supplies for the CASEVE-GTI project.
- Manage assets of CASEVE-GTI project
- Coordinate and control vehicle movement and fuel consumption record
- Ensure vehicle maintenance.
- Ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
Provide human resources support.
Requirements
- Bachelor in administration and 2 years relevant experience in similar job, preferably in an international organization; or BTS/HND in administration and 5 years relevant experience
- Extensive experience with Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) – familiarity with graphic design software (Photoshop, CorelDraw, Illustrator, …) will be an asset.
- Proficiency in French with good working knowledge in English.
Personal attributes and competencies:
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Honest and trustworthy, respectful, possess cultural awareness and sensitivity, flexible, demonstrate sound work ethics.
- Having lived or worked in the North region of Cameroon, as well as familiarity with Fulfulde language will be an asset.
Terms and conditions
- This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currencycommensurate with skills and experience.
- The duty station will be in Garoua, North region of Cameroon CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.
How to apply
Go to http://worldagroforestry.org/working-for-icraf/vacancies
- A cover letter illustrating your suitability for the position against the listed requirements and salary expectations.
- A detailed and updated curriculum vitae.
- The names and addresses of three referees, including telephone and email addresses.
- The application deadline is 30 September 2023.
- We will acknowledge all applications but will only contact short-listed candidates.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.
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