ACDI / VOCA Receptionist Job in Nairobi Kenya - Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) Project

For over 45 years and in 146 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 97 projects in 38 countries and revenues of over $140 million.

Receptionist

We are currently seeking a Receptionist for the Resilience and Economic Growth in the Arid Lands-Accelerated Growth (REGAL-AG) project, funded by USAID.  This project will identify, integrate and sustain humanitarian investments that prove to be effective in sustainably increasing resilience and reducing the need for recurrent humanitarian assistance, and to build on these investments to accelerate sustainable economic growth. The goal of REGAL-AG is to foster an inclusive livestock value chain that increases pastoralists’ resilience and stimulates economic growth in several Kenyan counties and beyond. 

Responsibilities:

Act as representative of the REGAL-AG office by greeting and addressing visitors in a polite and welcoming mannerMaintain reception area by ensuring REGAL-AG promotional materials and general area is free of litter and orderly in appearanceReceive and respond to telephone communicationsContribute to event planning as requested, such as by preparing a list of invitees/participantsMaintain the conference room reservation scheduling on behalf of the REGAL-AG officeMaintain the daily sign-in sheet at the front desk; updating calendar to advise staff on absences, field travel, and training participationDistribute incoming mail and faxes to recipients promptlyEnsure that key newspapers/subscriptions are purchased and available based on budget providedProvide scanning, photocopying, and other overflow administrative support as requestedEnsure appropriate coverage at the main desk to ensure the overall security within the REGAL-AG officePerform other duties as assigned/requested by the Office and Logistics Manager or senior staffAs the “face” of ACDI/VOCA Kenya and the REGAL-AG project, the receptionist is expected to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.Must have a minimum of two years office work experience as receptionist or in a similar administrative positionDiploma certificate in Information Technology (IT), secretarial or Public relations is  requiredAbility to use Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other database softwareExcellent writing and reporting skills in English requiredCan effectively communicate in EnglishAbility to multi-task with minimal direction and or instructionsTo be considered for this recruitment, please e-mail your resume to REGALAG@joinav.org.  Please include the position title in the subject line.  Women and minorities encouraged to apply.  Please apply by close of business, August 24, 2012.