Job Summary:
The Administrative and Program Assistant duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. Supports the Directors, Program Coordinators, and Finance and Administrators through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Program and Administrative assistants are responsible for confidential and time sensitive material. Familiar with a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.
Ability to effectively communicate via phone and email ensuring that all Program and Administrative Assistant duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner. May direct and lead the work of others. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
The Program and Administrative Assistant work closely with the CRVPF Communication consultants and the Program Coordinators support our internal and external communications strategy, write and disseminate publicity material, respond to inquiries from the public and media, and coordinate promotional events. The Program and Administrative Assistant and should be able to think creatively, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A bachelor’s degree with experience as a communications officer or equivalent experience in a similar role is strongly desired.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The main responsibilities of the Program and Administrative Assistant is, to answer and direct phone calls, organize and schedule appointments and meetings, maintain contact lists, Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms, assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports
develop and maintain a filing system, order office supplies, book travel arrangements, provide general support to visitors provide information by answering questions and requests, prepare meeting minutes and reports, ensure operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques, coordinate repairs to office equipment, greet and assist visitors to the office, photocopy and print out documents on behalf of other colleagues, provide polite and professional communication implement clerical duties and administrative processes and conduct data entry.
The Program and Administrative Assistant furthermore, collaborate with the Director, Program Coordinators and Communication Consultant to develop an effective communications strategy based on our target audience. In collaboration with the Communication Consultant write, edit, and distribute content, including publications, press releases, website content, annual reports, speeches, and other material that communicates the organization’s mission and activities, and service.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
The applicant must hold a College degree in secretarial science, business administration and business computing and computer
Seven years of experience in the field or in a related area
The Program and Administrative Assistant should be motivated by a passion for children’s rights and violence prevention work and a drive for continuous learning and improvement. This role requires an individual who can balance strong attention to detail and analytical skills with an engaging, consultative, relationship-focused approach to working with people in a cross-cultural context.
Proven Program admin or assistant experience
Knowledge of office management systems and procedures
Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Attention to detail and problem solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Proficient in MS Office and other systems
Program and assistance skills & proficiencies:

Reporting Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other soft wares
Analysis
Professionalism
Problem Solving
Supply Management
Inventory Control
Verbal and written Communication skills
Office Administration Procedures
Typing
Attention to Detail
Accuracy
Benefits and compensation: CRVPF offers a competitive benefits package and a salary that is commensurate with education and related work experience. The position is a full-time one. Persons from diverse backgrounds and orientations are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply:
Please send an email referring to the job title in the subject line along with a resume and one-page cover letter explaining your interest and how your skills and work experience fit the position. Please send your documents to the following email addresses:
Email: info@crvpf.org
Deadline: 10th November 2021