Administrative Assistant

  • Full-time

Company Description

About Deloitte

Deloitte is a leading provider of world-class professional services dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success.

Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across three (3) countries in the region: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Kenya and within the East Africa market. 

Deloitte is seeking to fill various positions under the USAID funded Tujenge Jamii project. 

About Tujenge Jamii Project

The Tujenge Jamii project is a five-year USAID funded service delivery project, providing HIV care and treatment, as well as services in the area of family planning/reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH).  The project is focused on increasing the use of county-led health and social services in four counties in Kenya, namely Baringo, Laikipia, Samburu and Nakuru.  

Program Objectives:

  • Increased access and demand for quality HIV prevention services;
  • Increased access and demand for quality HIV treatment services;
  • Increased access and demand for quality FP/RMNCAH, nutrition, and WASH services;
  • Strengthened capacity of county health systems, local partners, and communities to deliver quality health services.

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic, mature and result-oriented individual to fill the position of a Administrative Assistant within the project.

Job Description

·       Provides programmatic support to the project including administrative support in the development of annual and quarterly plans and preparing quarterly reports as well as assisting in development of budgets.

·       Provides administrative support to the project including photocopying, and large- scale mailings.

·       Assists technical staff with requests from sub county offices and other staff members.

·       Coordinates technical visits, travel authorizations, expense reports, to support implementation of the project.

·       Schedules meetings and meeting arrangements for the project as needed.

·       Prepares documents, reports and briefing materials for consultants, staff and clients.

·       Ensures documentation and reports are tracked regularly.

·       Sets up and maintains the project’s electronic and physical filing system.

·       Supports with prepares, presentations and graphics, for the project staff.

·       Communicates with both internal and external teams as required.

Qualifications

·       Diploma in Business Management or related field with 3-5 years’ relevant experience or

·       Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite.

·       Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili

·       Prior experience in a non- governmental organization (NGO) preferred.

·       Good planning and organizational skills.

·       Experience in program management procedures.

Additional Information

Technical Competencies

  • Ability to work in a team.
  • Understand and follow workplace policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Well-developed computer user skills.

Your role as a leader

At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.

Leadership / Behavioural Capabilities

Living our Purpose - Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.

Influence - Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.

Performance drive - Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.

Strategic direction - Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.

Talent development - Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.

How you’ll grow

At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to

grow throughout their career.

Our purpose

Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. 

https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.html

To the successful candidates, the Firm will offer a competitive and performance driven remuneration package, a highly energised team environment comprising individuals who are committed to working as one, producing results and enjoying it.

Please note that candidates that do not attach their resumes and academic credentials will not be considered.

Closing date: 16 April  2021.                                                        

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process.

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