Plan International is one of the leading international NGOs implementing child centered community development programs in 70 countries around the world of which 20 are National Offices. Its vision is of a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. Plan has been working in Malawi since 1994 in Mulanje, Lilongwe, Kasungu, Mzimba districts and later scaled out to other additional 18 districts.
As an international child-centered community development organization, committed to the wellbeing of children and to supporting the Convention of the Rights of the Child, it does not tolerate child abuse. The institution therefore expects that its employees and others who work with it have children’s best interests at the heart. Plan is committed to protecting children from all forms of abuse and violation of their rights.
Plan invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidate to fill the following position:
OFFICE ASSISTANT
Location: Lilongwe
MAIN RESPONSIBILITY
Reporting to the Administration Officer, the office assistant main responsibility is to maintain clean offices for a conducive working environment.
DUTIES
· Maintain a clean working environment by ensuring that office work space, kitchen and toilets are cleaned on daily basis
· Prepare tea for staff
· Run office errands – mail dispatch from the post office, dropping mail to courier offices, to and from the bank.
· Ensuring that the windows and doors are securely locked at the end of the day.
· Inspect and receive office supplies.
· Maintain store room bin cards.
· Photocopying and binding documents.
Qualifications:
· MSCE
· At least three years’ experience in office services in a busy environment.
· Well versed in computer skills like Microsoft word and excel.
The position requires the following attributes:
· Excellent communication skills
· Confidentiality and integrity
· Commitment and excellence
· Ability to work under pressure
· Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural environment
REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration packages will be given to the successful candidates. Applications with detailed CV, contact phone numbers and three traceable referees must be forwarded to the following address by close of business on 29th February 2016;
Women between the ages of 25 to 35 years of age are encouraged to apply.
The Country Director
Plan Malawi
Off Presidential Way, Area 14/1000 Block A
P.O. Box 2053
Capital City
Lilongwe
Or Email to: recruitment.mw@plan-international.org
