Operations Assistant at Code for Africa

About the Role:

The successful candidates will join CfA’s core Secretariat team. The Secretariat team supports the whole overseeing operations, finance and human resources. 

In this role, you will assist the Secretariat team in providing procurement, travel logistics and other operational support to the rest of the organisation. This will include assisting with sourcing quotes for purchases, following up with vendors and establishing relationships with them, working closely with our travel agents to ensure smooth and easy travel for staffers, assisting with setting coordinating and setting up events and meetings, and assisting with the onboarding of new joiners onto the organisation’s tech platforms. 

The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the organisation. They should have excellent organisational and time management skills, the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks, and strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Required:

• At least 2 – 3 years of experience in a similar role
• Excellent organisational and time management skills 
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion 
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines 
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve
• Fluency in written and spoken English 
• Proficiency in Google Suite (Gmail, Sheets, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Slides)
• Experience in or familiarity with digital collaboration tools including Slack, Trello, and Airtable.

Preferred:

• Experience working in the technology, non-profit and/or media environments will be advantageous
• Experience working with a multinational & fully remote organisation