Junior Administrative Specialist Job S4DA at GIZ

Junior Administrative Specialist Job S4DA at GIZ… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Burn Manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Efficiently executing administrative processes within the projects according to the rules and regulations of GIZ
• Providing logistical support to the project implementation in Unguja and Pemba according to the implementation of activities (workshops, seminars, trainings, travels etc.)
• Supporting in procurement of goods and services including the booking of flights and hotels
• Making sure that financial and administrative regulations for GIZ are adhered to     Deputising and supporting the Administration Specialist in administrative tasks

Tasks

The Junior Administration Specialist will perform the following tasks:

1. Administration 

• Prepares and organizes information materials, such as for conferences and meetings
• Is responsible for all administrative and logistic arrangements of project activities (meetings, workshops, business trips etc.)
• Helps organize events and documents meetings, workshops, and seminars inside or outside the project
• Assists in creating visitor itineraries, makes travel arrangements, arranges transportation for participants, and makes hotel and ticket reservations
• Ceates and maintains an address file of key contact addresses
• Supports in management of inventory for the projects
• Co-ordinates with GIZ-Country Office for general administrative support (e.g., processes requests and inquiries for general services)
• Is responsible for the filing system management as per GIZ Standard
• Deputizes the Administration Specialist on a need by need basis
• Follow up and processing of utility bills for the project e.g. internet, telephone etc.
• Support technical team in preparing and organizing meetings, workshops, seminars, and events

2. Procurement

• Ensures procurement of goods and services is done in line with GIZ guidelines and procedures
• Inventory management by ensuring all assets are labelled and updated in the asset register
• Support in preparation of consultancy and service contracts as requested by the projects in accordance to P&R and maintain the relevant files
• Reviews and ensures that procurement procedures are adhered to and are transparent, accountable, organized and meet GIZ requirements
• Coordinates the delivery goods as per the LPO and handles any discrepancies
• Prepares and processes purchase orders, Local Service Orders and service contracts. Also ensures purchase orders, receiving and invoices are matched
• Initiates procurement of services (Consulting contracts, Local subsidy contracts, Grant Agreements) both at the project level and the country office level
• Maintain and updates the complete filing system for all LPOs according to GIZ procedures both the physical files and on DMS.

3. Accounting

• Assists in monitoring monthly expenditure & planning according to the budget
• First level receiving and checking invoices for processing
• Voucher preparation for payment ensuring completeness and materially correctness
• Ensure that invoices and vouchers are transferred to the cashier for payment
• Follow up of local Receivables/Payables/Cost/Income and communicate with supervisor.
• KOMP booking, coding and regular updates on onsite operations
• Handles petty cash and WINPACCS

Qualifications:

• University degree in administration/accounting/office management or similar area.

Professional Experience:

• At least 3-5 years of professional working experience in a similar position, GIZ experience will be an added advantage.

Additional competencies:

• Good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, E-Mail, the internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
• Highly organized and able to multitask
• Very good knowledge of English and Kiswahili languages
• Experience in working in a multi-cultural environment and in Unguja or Pemba
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to send their letter of application together with the CV and academic certificates by email to [email protected]

Please use the subject line ‘Junior Administrative Specialist’

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ Tanzania is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their gender, origin, religion/belief, disability, or any other minority group.

Applcation Deadline: 10th August 2022.