Executive Office Coordinator at Wildlife Works

DESCRIPTION:
Wildlife Works is seeking an Executive Office Coordinator for the Kasigau Corridor REDD+Project in Voi, Kenya.

Responsibilities:

• Familiarization of our Carbon REDD+ project, and relaying the same information to visitors, accurately and concisely.
• Coordination of meetings and communication with project stakeholders.
• Assisting visitors by welcoming them, answering questions and/or directing them.
• Drafting letters and other communication to external parties.
• Collecting and mailing correspondence and maintaining office schedule by picking-up and delivering items.
• Managing office accommodation for visitors.
• Maintaining and implementing general office filing systems.
• Maintaining office supplies by checking stock to determine inventory levels; anticipating requirements; placing orders; verifying receipt; stocking items.
• Management and authorization of local purchasing orders for the office.
• Maintaining office equipment by calling for repairs; monitoring equipment operation; monitoring and purchasing.
• Ensuring the office is kept in a clean and organised fashion.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Environment Conservation-related course.
• Computer Literacy.
• Good written and communication skills.
• High integrity.
• Good interpersonal relationship skills.
• Confidentiality.
• At least 5 years of work experience
• Must have good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Communications experience
• General previous experience in office management is an advantage

Applicants should send a Cover Letter and CV expressing their interest in the position, what they can bring to the job, and the names and contacts, (including telephone and email) of two referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience.

BENEFITS:
Wildlife Works does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training).

Wildlife Works is an innovative wildlife conservation company that implements market-based initiatives to protect the planet’s threatened wilderness and endangered wildlife. The company was founded on the premise that if we want wildlife in our world, we have to make it work for local communities who share their environment. In partnership with forest communities, Wildlife Works’ conservation projects provide safe havens for endangered species while supporting local jobs and reducing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually through the REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) marketplace. Recognized as a leader in the REDD+ sector, Wildlife Works is the first company to achieve verification under the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the Climate Community and Biodiversity Standard (CCB).