Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Administrative and Logistics Assistant
Job Description
- Report to: Office Manager
- Supervision of: None
- Location: Accra, Ghana
BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
Tetra Tech ARD (Tt/ARD) and its consortium partners – Born Free USA, TRAFFIC, Winrock International, re: wild, and Dahlberg Associates– were awarded the USAID contract for the implementation of the West Africa Biodiversity and Low Emissions Development (WABiLED) Program from July 2021 to July 2025.
This program is designed to strengthen the resiliency and sustainability of West African institutions, ecosystems, and communities. WABiLED consists of three core thematic
Objectives:
- Combating wildlife trafficking and supporting great ape conservation;
- Reducing deforestation, forest degradation, and biodiversity loss in key forests area;
- Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing carbon sequestration from land use.
- To counter the threats that wildlife crime, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and climate change pose to human and natural systems, WABiLED will assist institutions and stakeholders—regional, national, and local—to develop and/or strengthen capacity by applying cross-sectoral approaches to protect and sustainably manage biodiversity, forests, and promote low emissions land use.
WABiLED will work with core regional partners the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Mano River Union (MRU) as well as national and local level government and non-governmental institutions and organizations and with local communities.
WABiLED will also work through grantees to promote best practices and generate lessons learned in up to five transboundary forest landscapes.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND MAIN TASKS
- Under the supervision of the Office Manager to whom he/she will report, the Administrative and Logistics Assistant will have the following responsibilities:
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access to the office via the reception desk.
- Receive and inspect deliveries of goods, prepare goods received forms, and assist with preparing invoice documentation for the finance team’s action.
- Expedite official errands, ensure a healthy and safe work environment, and schedule office maintenance services (such as electrical, air conditioning) when necessary;
- Order office supplies and maintain an inventory of stock.
- Assist with organizing and supporting meetings and workshops, as assigned.
- Perform various clerical tasks such as photocopying, processing vouchers, managing internal communication processes such as distributing mail, etc.
- Assist the Office Manager in effectively managing Expatriate Staff quarters and residences.
Required Skills or Experience
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3 years experience in administration, logistics, or equivalent position.
- Experience working in a similar position for an international organization is preferred.
- Education: University degree in accounting, business administration, or another relevant discipline
LANGUAGES:
Advanced level English.
How To Apply
Submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Deadline for Submission of Applications: 2nd December 2021
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