Administrative Assistant Job Opportunity

Greening the Tea Industry in East Africa Prelect (GTIEA)
East Africa Tea Trade Association (EATTA)

Administrative Assistant

The GTIEA is a Global Environment Facility project jointly implemented by the United
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the African Development Bank (AfDB)
and executed by EATTA which aims to reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (GHG)
through increased investments in the development and installation of small hydropower
facilities in the tea industry.

Reporting directly to the Project Management Office (PMO) Director, the Administrative
Assistant will be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative services required
to maintain the smooth operation of the Project Management Office. This position is
anticipated to be a full time responsibility (33 Months) over the remaining project
period.

The key responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant will include the following:

• Perform general administrative tasks
• Maintain a functional and efficient office environment
• Schedule, research and prepare background material and agendas for meetings and make other necessary arrangements including attendance and recording of minutes as required
• Coordinate assignment of projects and work activities as directed by the PMO Director and maintain an effective follow-up system to ensure deadlines are met
• Perform general HR support tasks
• Provide support in organizing workshops, study tours and other project related events.

1. Must have at least 5 years of progressive working experience in general administrative and secretarial work in a busy organization.
   
2. The Applicant should have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or business/Management - Oriented courses.
   
3. A Diploma in Business Administration/Management is an added advantage.
   
4. Expertise in administration of regional energy program /project is desirable,

log on to http://greeningtea.unep.org for more information.

REMUNERATION
A gross package of up to 800 US Dollars depending on the qualification and experience

HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter with capability statement relevant to the position and curriculum vitae, your current salary and expected salary to reach the undersigned not later than 18th November, 2008.

PMO Director, GTIEA Project -East African Tea Trade Association
P.O. Box 85174 - 80100, Mombassa - Kenya.
Email: gtiea @ africaonline.co.ke

Website: http://greeningtea.unep.org

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