Administrative Assistant - Security (Meru County) at Northern Rangelands Trust

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in coordination and participation in department proposal and report writing to donors and other external partners;
• Participate in departmental budget preparation, administration and control;
• To solicit, communicate and facilitate all welfare issues affecting Conservancy Scouts and Mobile teams;
• To plan, initiate and prepare requisitions and follow up prompt delivery of all logistics and supplies for the Security department;
• To take responsibility for security vehicle maintenance, service scheduling, availability of spare parts, deployment and care;
• Maintain a data base of uniform, wear and tear and replacement schedules, always ensuring that the men are catered for and well turned out;
• To coordinate the supply of equipment and uniforms to conservancies and mobile teams;
• Keep an inventory and records of all equipment, uniform and stores;
• To coordinate regular meetings and training for the teams;
• To liaise with third party agencies and partners on matters pertaining to welfare and capacity building amongst conservancy scouts;

EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A relevant professional Degree
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a relevant field with demonstrated success in managing disciplinary teams
• Knowledge and experience in computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point etc)

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Proven leadership and management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Communication, analytical and report writing skills
• Must be culturally sensitive and have the ability and interest to identify and work with a multi-ethnic team.
• Strong organizational & interpersonal skills
• Must be of high integrity and uphold high ethical standards and honesty.
• Creative and innovative skills