Job Opportunities at Abt Associates - International Health Division

Responsibilities for the Driver Job

• Drive project and project-affiliated personnel to project sites within the base location, and throughout the project implementation area for project activities, including official site visits.
• Transport project equipment, materials, supplies and documents to project sites
• Maintain up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage, and trip logs.
• Observe all company vehicle utilization policies, in-country traffic laws.
• Maintain project vehicle, including keeping accurate records, and following a schedule of routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel, and tires, maps, and conducting safety and security inspection prior to driving.
• Perform project routine business around the region, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation to and from county office, general office purchasing, and photocopying.
• Purchase of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other project authorized items.
• Perform relevant general service activities such as collection of pro-forma, processing customs duty clearances and tax exemptions, as directed.
• Make arrangements for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the office, as requested by the project management.
• Regularly check post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcels and other correspondence, and perform other local errands.

Qualifications for the Driver Job

• Completion of Secondary School is highly desirable.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• At least 6 months prior experience in commercial driving.
• Thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and area traffic patterns.
• Knowledge of safety and security principles
• Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through the base location and other key areas of the country.
• Previous work experience on a development project is desirable.
• Time management skills.
• Fluency in English
• 0-1 Year experience

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

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Responsibilities for the Office Assistant/Finance Assistant Job

• Perform general clerical duties, to include but not be limited to photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing, and mailing.
• Provide office administrative support including organization and facilitation for internal meetings, drafting agendas, and taking minutes;
• Maintain hard copy and electronic versions of a project archive, including contract and subcontract documents, client approvals, consultant documents, travel files, procurement files, project deliverables, project reports , and minutes of meetings.
• Manage and document correspondences between project offices, the home office, the client, other partners, and stakeholders.
• Answer incoming telephone calls, take complete and accurate messages for people who are not available, and ensure they receive the messages.
• Coordinating air travel, taxi and office transport for staff
• Overseeing day-to-day office administrative functions
• Greet, advise, and escort guests.
• Assist in procurement, storing and distribution of office supplies.
• Ensure timely settlement of office bills.
• Make logistical arrangements for project staff traveling outside their region or for international visitors.
• Prepare and send pouches to counties as needed.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications for the Office Assistant/Finance Assistant Job

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Procurement, Management, Business, or other relevant field.
• Prior experience in office administration.
• Knowledge and experience with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other data processing and graphical presentation software.
• Ability to assess problems and develop solutions.
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills and excellent organization skills.
• Preference for candidates who have experience that relates to USAID-funded projects or other international development experience.
• Fluency in English.
• 1 year of experience and high school diploma OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply.