Temporary Office Assistant at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

Vacancy Number HRTK/TOA/04/2023 

POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks to recruit a Temporary Office Assistant who will be responsible for ensuring high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the premises. This position is on a temporary basis, the incumbent will be relieving Office Assistants or be engaged when needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop routines to ensure all common areas of the offices are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Assist in general cleaning of the offices.
• Ensure the availability of cleaning supplies in all sanitary places.
• Use cleaning materials and consumables economically.
• Empty general waste refuse bins and make sure all refuse is disposed off promptly and using proper disposal methods.
• Disinfect drains and dustbins regularly.
• Assist in organization of archived files.
• Any other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of secondary school education
• Certificate in housekeeping.
• Experience as a cleaner/Office Assistant for not less than 1 year
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Proven ability to work effectively individually and with a team.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
• Knowledge in Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)