Unitus, an international nonprofit organization, works to reduce global poverty by increasing access
to life-changing microfinance services. We seek out and partner with young, high-potential
microfinance institutions (MFIs), helping them build capacity, attract capital, and achieve exponential
growth. Through this leveraged approach, Unitus seeks to empower millions of the world’s working
poor while transforming the financial systems now left out of their reach.
The Unitus portfolio currently reaches more than 6 million families through 23 partners in India and
Southeast Asia, East Africa, Mexico, and South America. Our goal is to reach more than 15 million
of the world’s working poor by 2010.
Unitus has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, PBS, and National Public
Radio. We received Fast Company magazine’s Social Capitalist award for 2006, 2007, and 2008,
and were awarded the prestigious 4-star rating for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator
in 2007 and 2008. Unitus has offices in Seattle, Washington, Bangalore, India, and Nairobi, Kenya.
Unitus is currently expanding its operations in East Africa. We seek a dynamic, passionate, team
player to provide administrative and logistical support for a small but growing office and for the new
Growth Center. The Growth Center is an exciting learning program designed to accelerate the
growth of microfinance (MF) providers through workshops, networking, and mentoring.
Position summary:
The successful candidate will have demonstrated strong administrative, logistics and project
management skills, and be able to work independently. Critical attributes include a tolerance for
ambiguity, a sense of humor, persistence, and resourcefulness. The candidate will be highly
organized and have excellent communication skills. Experience in human resources, accounting or
managing technology is also a plus.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will be passionate about poverty alleviation and eager to
work in the social sector. We place a strong emphasis on cultural fit within our collegial,
entrepreneurial, and driven environment. This position will report to the Country Director.
Responsibilities include:
· Create and manage a highly organized and smoothly functioning office:
° Identify office space and service providers; establish and manage related agreements and
vendor relationships (for example, telecommunications and IT)
° Perform basic financial functions, such as accounts payable and coordinating activities with
bookkeeper
° Coordinate IT support, including procuring hardware and software and managing IT projects
as needed
° General office support, including travel planning, filing, setting up meetings, procuring office
supplies, and receptionist duties
° Plan and conduct staff recognition and events; assist in coordinating HR
· Provide all logistical support for the Growth Center:
° Identify potential sites and coordinate with external vendors for training and networking events
in Kenya and Tanzania
° Coordinate logistics for Growth Center participants, trainers, and Unitus staff
° Provide on-site administrative and logistics support to participants, trainers, and Unitus staff
during training and networking events
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Office Manager
Requirements:
· 3 - 4 years experience in an administration, ideally in office management roles
· Expertise with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
· Experience handling logistics with multiple partners; event planning experience a plus
· Meticulous organizational and task management skills
· Project management experience
· Experience interfacing with high level executives
· Strong verbal and written communication skills (including cross-office communications)
· Ability to develop and implement solutions to challenges as they arise in a dynamic environment
(thinking on your feet)
· Ability to think creatively to improve the efficiency of systems and projects within the
organization
· Passionate about poverty alleviation and social development
There are many other areas for contribution. The desired candidate will bring the capabilities to
make a huge impact towards the success of Unitus’s Nairobi operations.
Unitus is an equal-opportunity employer.
How to apply:
Send your application including a covering letter and detailed CV highlighting relevant experience,
details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of
three professional referees by end of business Thursday 26th March 2009.
Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
e-mail: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke
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