Front Desk Manager / Programme Associate at The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE)

Responsibilities
Administrative support:

• Provides high standard and efficient support in all aspects ofthe team’s administrative needs.
• Receives and handles clients /visitors, provides appropriate basic information to enquiries
• Responds to questions about the organization and provide callers with basic Information
• Maintains adequate security measures for the safety of the office environment
• Maintains all communication files, letters and records following standard rules and procedures
• Receive in-coming mails, sorts and dispatches out-going mails to the concerned recipients.
• Monitor stock and order office supplies
• Manages the day to day cleaning activities, Including supervising office attendants and cleaners.

Program Support:

• Work with the program officer and other CIPE staff to coordinate in-country project management deliverables and activities
• Compile weekly narrative reports on completed project activities and progress towards objectives.
• Assist in writing, reviewing, editing and preparing periodic reports, project proposals, articles, and other documents for submission to donor agencies and for promotional use by CIPE.
• Manage country office social media handles with relevant contents targeting multiple stakeholders, under the supervision of the program Officer
• Update country Offices dbase of partners (BMOs, entrepreneurs, consultants, others using an online tool) Tracking news about CIPE/local partners and updating existing media files, Updated file should be submitted weekly.
• Conduct country/region specific research on key topics as requested
• Adhere to appropriate CIPE and NED policies and procedures. Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields is required: International Relations, International Business, Economic Development, Finance, Political Science, Public Policy, Law, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of administrative office and or programmatic experience required, preferably in supporting international development programs.
• Excellent English composition, writing and reporting skills. Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive, detail-oriented tasks simultaneously with limited supervision
• Flexibility to collaborate with a team or work independently and deliver consistent, reliable results,
• Strong IT skills In MS Office, specifically MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel) Ability to rnultitask, prioritize, and manage time
• Must be willing and able to travel domestically.

Benefit
Competitive pay.