About US:
Akola Project is a non-profit, social business that empowers women by facilitating vocational training, employment opportunities, savings and loans associations, education programs, support groups and leadership development.
Job Summary: The Empowerment Team Administrative Assistant will be responsible for supporting empowerment staff in ministry, wellness, and empowerment programming, as well as providing support for Akola Project’s monitoring and evaluation activities. This position will require strong attention to detail, efficiency, thorough organizational skills, self-initiative, problem solving capabilities, and an interest in the best practices in international development. You will be an integral part of our day-to-day operations. This position will require a strong connection with the mission of Akola Project and a willingness to give a complete effort for the organization to meet its development goals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Leadership:
Take lead of Akola Project beneficiaries in a way that facilitates a high performance egalitarian culture of learning and development, trust and integrity
Seek understanding with and unified leadership alongside the leadership team
Provide Christian leadership to the Akola women and to the community
Provide a good example of stewardship with time, resources and privilege for the staff, employees, and women’s groups
Serve as an active advocate for Akola Project, promoting the vision, mission and goals of the organization amongst the community at all times to ensure the organization maintains a positive public standing
2. Ministry & Wellness Programs:
Maintain ministry and wellness records and databases
Render support in the planning and implementation of Village Fellowship and Monday Bible Study as needed
Oversee Wellness Officers in our village groups to ensure members receive proper support
Expand Akola Project’s Wellness Officer program to new Akola women’s groups
Support in the planning for bi-weekly Fun Friday activities
3. Akola Academy:
Provide administrative support for Akola Academy, including planning logistics and attending as needed
Create and maintain all Akola Academy databases
Explore partnerships with other local organizations as needed
Research content for curriculum and educational programs as assigned
4. Monitoring & Evaluation:
Support in clerical preparation for all monitoring & evaluation activities
Enter data into databases to assist with monitoring & evaluation reports
Sort and pull data on request
5. Administration:
Research ministry, wellness, empowerment, and monitoring & evaluation concepts on request
Research comprehensive database to streamline storage of data; enter records into new database
Create and organize written records of all programming
Document programs with photos and video; prepare updates on ministry & wellness programs as needed
Actively communicate regularly with Empowerment and Educational Programs Manager regarding planning and programs both verbally and through written reports
Support other Akola Project programs as needed
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The incumbent should preferably hold a Bachelor’s degree from four-year college in International Relations, International Development, or a related field
Possess strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and self-initiative
Creative and positive in providing support
Excellent organizational skills
Problem solving capabilities
Self-initiative
Excellent communication skills
Agree with Akola’s approach in sympathy with Christian values.
Comfortable with interfaith dialogue between Muslim and Christian women.
Comfortable working in a foreign community with different cultural atmospheres and working environments.
Possess strong organizational skills, self-initiative, problem solving abilities, and an interest in women’s empowerment and wellness.
Possess a respectful and mature attitude towards different cultures, customs and ways of life.
Possess strong leadership abilities and are not afraid to make tough decisions.
Exhibit the utmost integrity and transparency when handling company finances.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
You have the capacity to juggle multiple requests, prioritize effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
Benefits: International health insurance policy (excludes US), housing, project transportation, monthly phone allowance, work visa, round-trip flight to Uganda and generous vacation policy
How to Apply:
All qualified candidates should send the following by email with subject line “Application: Empowerment Team Administrative Assistant” to recruitment@akolaproject.org. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Resume/CV highlighting your education and work experience
1-2 page cover letter that outlines (1) Why you are interested in the position, Akola Project, the mission/vision and Uganda specifically; (2) Relevant work experience for the position and why you believe you are the best candidate for the job. Be sure to cite specific personal characteristics and specific work experiences that you feel make you qualified to fulfill the required responsibilities; (3) The role your faith plays in your work.
Names and contact information for at least one personal and one professional reference
A paragraph for two of the following questions:
Tell us about one moment that changed the course of your life.
What is one thing in the world that makes you angry?
What is the best book you’ve read in the last year? Why?
What will you do to entertain yourself when power is out for hours on end?
Deadline: 31st May, 2015