Office Assistant and Driver at International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Over the years, sub-Saharan Africa has experienced a prolonged development crisis, fuelled by complex ethnic, social, and political realities. The region suffers from weak governments, corruption, and mismanagement of resources. Its overburdened water systems are under increasing stress from fast-growing urban areas, while the region also faces soil erosi...

 

Office Assistant and Driver

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationDiploma , KCSE
  • Experience2 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial  , Driving 

Step into the opportunity: 

As the Office Assistant and Driver, you will be joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion and equity while being responsible for: 

  • Contributing to the day-to-day reception and administrative activities of the Regional Office.  
  • Supporting logistical coordination and hospitality for official visits, events, and office operations. 
  • Managing courier and delivery tasks, including handling incoming and outgoing mail, parcels, and official documents. 
  • Handling driving responsibilities, including the safe transportation of staff and guests, as well as the maintenance of IDRC vehicles.

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC: 

You Have: 

  • A valid driver's license.
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; additional training in office administration or a related field is considered an asset. 
  • Proficiency in English at an intermediate level (reading, writing and speaking) and fluency in Swahili**  
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a government office, diplomatic mission, busy research organization or the private sector.   
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity. 
  • Excellent knowledge of Nairobi’s road network and familiarity with driving across Kenya. 

Check if your CV matches this job with MyJobMag AI

Method of Application

Employment Status: Permanent  

Locally Engaged Staff (LES) Level 3 - Annual salary range: KES 1,400,170 - 2,187,562

Interested and qualified? Go to International Development Research Centre (IDRC) on phg.tbe.taleo.net to apply

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Customer Support Representative at BasiGo

BasiGo is an e-mobility start-up looking to revolutionize the public transportation sector by providing public transport bus owners with a cost-effective electric alternative to diesel. Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, our team is strategically composed of seasoned entrepreneurs who have spent over a decade working and innovating within electric vehicle t...   Customer Support Representative Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Diploma Experience Location Nairobi Job Field Customer Care  About the role:  We are looking for Customer Support Representatives (CSR) to assist our customers with technical problems when using our products and services. You will be the primary point of contact for our customers and coordinate with all BasiGo departments to ensure that issues are resolved within SLA and customers are communicated promptly.  To be successful in this role, you should be an excellent communicator who easily gains client trust. You should ...
Read more

Operations Associate at Kopo Kopo Inc

Kopo Kopo was launched in 2012 where we partnered with Safaricom to bring Lipa na M-Pesa Buy Goods service to small and medium businesses throughout Kenya and, today, we serve thousands of businesses from salons to restaurants to office supply stores, to schools. We have since partnered with other aggregator and mobile money partners with the ultimate goal of helping businesses leverage mobile payments. We are grateful for our unusual journey and look forward to helping our merchants in growing and prosper in the years ahead.   Operations Associate Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience Location Nairobi Job Field Customer Care  Salary Range KSh 50,000 - KSh 100,000/month The Job:   The role will combine aspects of customer service and operations duties. Ultimately, you will be responsible for quickly solving problems for businesses that rely on Kopo Kopo’s technology. You will ensure that Kopo Kopo’s information systems are kept up to date, and will engage...
Read more

Direct Sales Representative - Coast Region at KCB Bank Kenya

Kenya Commercial Bank Limited is registered as a non-operating holding company which started operations as a licensed banking institution with effect from January 1, 2016. The holding company oversees KCB Kenya - incorporated with effect from January 1, 2016 - and all KCB's regional units in Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, Ethiopia and South Sudan. It als...   Direct Sales Representative - Coast Region Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience 2 years Location Nairobi Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development  KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Sourcing prospective customer leads from various sources, such as referrals, cross-selling opportunities, sales activations organized by the bank, or sales leads provided by the bank.     Explaining the features of the products to prospective customers in line with product features and Treating Customers Fairly Guidelines provided by the bank.     Guiding customers on how to fill in applications f...
Read more