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Office Assistant, Harare at Plan International

Plan International

Expires: 17 Apr 2024

Contractor

Harare

Administration

job Description

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children's rights and equality for girls. We believe in the power and potential of every child. We support children's rights from birth until they reach adulthood and we enable children to prepare for - and respond to - crises and adversity.

We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge. In Zimbabwe, we have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 31 years. Plan International operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.

Reporting to the Country Administration and Procurement Coordinator, the Office Assistant will be responsible for managing kitchen and office supplies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Plan International Zimbabwe is making a call for applications for suitably qualified individuals to be part of a database that Plan will refer to as and when a cover for Office Assistant is required. Find below the job specifications:

Cleaning and maintenance duties.
Clean office areas by emptying trash and mopping and polishing hard floor areas.
Clean and sanitize all bathrooms by cleaning toilets/urinals, sinks, mirrors, and floors.
Dusting necessary areas, wipe doors and windows.
Sanitizing all touch points including but not limited to door handles, desks, tables, chairs, copiers, counters and appliances.
Maintaining the office grounds clean with well-trimmed lawns, hedge and flowers.
Checking and reporting any needed maintenance for the office.
Management of supplies
Managing and refilling kitchen supplies ensuring there is sufficient supplies all times.
Stocking bathrooms with appropriate items: toilet paper, paper towels, soap.

Security of Offices
Securely locking up the office doors and windows at the end of the day and opening up offices for access by staff to ensure there is reduced risk of losing organization assets and resources.
Reporting any theft, breakages or missing items to the Administration Officer within 24 hours.

General Administrative work
Preparing the meeting room, arrange and set meeting requirements.
Performing office duties which include photocopying documents and preparing staff tea and other administrative support duties.
Assisting CO drivers with town driving duties if required to do so by CO Administration Coordinator.

Safeguarding, Gender Equality & Inclusion
Ensuring that Plan International's global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility.

Qualifications and Experience

-A minimum of 5 'Ordinary' level qualifications including English Language
-3 or more years experience on a similar role
-Having a Class 3 or 4 driver's license is an added advantage

Skills
-Committed, honest and sincere.
-Excellent communication skills
-Ability to work with minimum supervision.
-Time consciousness.
-Ability to work under pressure and maintain high levels of confidence.

Behaviours
-Relates to people in a friendly, open and accepting manner

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Job overview

  • Location

    Harare

  • Job Type

    Contractor

  • Expiry Date

    17 Apr 2024

  • Date Posted

    12 Apr 2024