Location: Rwanda
Job Type: Full-time
Application Deadline: September 24, 2024

Job Overview

Save the Children has been actively engaged in Rwanda since 1994, collaborating with the Government of Rwanda and local partners to ensure a promising future for children. Our initiatives span all 30 districts, focusing on education, child protection, governance of child rights, and health and nutrition in both humanitarian and developmental contexts.

Organization Background

As the largest independent child rights organization globally, Save the Children envisions a world where every child has the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission is to inspire transformative changes in how children are treated, aiming for both immediate and long-term improvements in their lives. We implement various development and humanitarian programs in Rwanda and Burundi.

Role Responsibilities

The Administration & Front Office Assistant will establish and maintain essential administrative systems and support structures. This role involves delivering a comprehensive, customer-oriented administrative service to the Save the Children Rwanda Country Office, including responsibilities for archiving and managing general assets. In case of a significant humanitarian crisis, the individual may need to adapt their working hours and responsibilities. https://fdo.net.rw/jobs-digital-opportunities/

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Social Work, Human Resources, or a related field.

Experience and Skills

Essential:

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in an international context.
• Familiarity with Rwandan Labor Law.
• Background in property management, logistics, procurement, warehousing, or inventory control.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Proficient in computer applications, particularly advanced Excel.
• Willingness to travel within the region.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Save the Children.
• Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• High self-motivation and accountability.
• Strong confidentiality and integrity.

Desirable:

• Additional initiative and flexibility in work style.
• High levels of self-motivation and accountability.

Child Safeguarding

This position is classified as Child Safeguarding Level 3, meaning the holder will frequently or intensively interact with children or young people as part of their role. https://www.savethechildren.net/careers/apply

Anti-Harassment Policy

We are dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment for all employees and those interacting with our staff, including children and community members. Save the Children has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual harassment and any discriminatory behavior.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Save the Children International does not charge any fees during the recruitment process.

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