Save the Children recruits 01 Administration coordinateur

ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR – Abidjan_ Côte d’Ivoire Country Office :  Recruitment’s notice

ROLE PURPOSE:

As an Administrative Coordinator, under the direct supervision of the HRA manager, you will coordinate administrative support and provide regular office operations by implementing administrative systems, procedures and policies, and monitor administrative projects. You ensure compliance with the admin procedures, the internal rules of procedure and all the SCI procedures in force in the country office. To be successful in this role, you should have excellent organization skills along with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative duties

In charge of compliance and enforcement of all policies, procedures and ethics of the Organization in the Country Office

He / She will ensure the implementation of the monitoring, reporting and information management system of the HRA department and the related actions, for a proper execution of all administrative activities.

As Administrative coordinator, he / she will be responsible for the development, management and coordination of the day-to-day administrative functioning of the Country Office, in close collaboration with field offices to ensure the smooth running.

Ensures operation of office equipment in coordination with the Procurement department

Provides information by answering public inquiries and requests

Completes operational requirements by scheduling and implementing administrative projects

Maintain the administrative workflow by implementing operating practices, recordkeeping systems, forms control, office layout.

Resolves administrative problems by coordinating preparation of reports, analysing data, and identifying solutions

Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Maintain the general administration filing system

Perform any other administrative duties as assigned or required

Support on Admin budget process

Supervise globally the admin team

Keep tracker of all admin and facilities invoices and payment on a monthly basis

Follow up with admin team all relevant admin issues for the smooth running of the office

Management of international visits/meetings/events coordination and follow-up

Plan and coordinate with relevant country staff all in country visits of guests, ensuring appropriate logistic and notification to officials/administrative for appointments as convenient;

Manage and coordinate regional or international meetings/events to be held in CIV, in collaboration with Logistic and the meeting or event’s focal point;

Compile and share planning of events/Visit on a monthly basis

Communication

Ensures smooth transmission of administrative information between different departments.

In charge of the good cooperation with the Government authorities on behalf of the Country Office

ensures that the terms of agreement of establishing our organization with government authorities are respected

Support internal communication, and good practices sharing;

Ensure the HRA SharePoint is kept up to date for all administration documentation

Event Coordinator

Understand requirements for each event

Plan event with attention to financial and time constraints

Research and book venues

Research vendors (catering, decorators, etc.) and choose the best combination of quality and cost

Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favourable terms

Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations etc.)

Do final checks at the day of the event (e.g. tables, technology) to ensure everything meets standards

Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems

Evaluate event’s success and submit reports

Manage logistic of arrival and departure for visitors (Booking hotels, arrange airport pickup, visa arrangement, invitations letter etc.)

Support to the SMT team

General administrative support

Eventually diary and travel management

Interface between the management and its internal and external interlocutors

Make arrangement for the administrative management of the movement of the SMT for field trips and other movements

Financial control

Ensure proper Follow up with Financial team for all payment of administration invoices (lawyer, electricity, water, rent, telephone, internet bills)

Responsibilities of SG

Report all cases internal and external

Know Safeguarding policy and code of conduct, raise awareness on the policy (Children, partners, community)

Contribute in lessons learned and documentation of good practices under the focal point leadership focal point

To be a model in his/her work and private life, and respect the code of conduct and the policy of Safeguarding policy, PSEA

Know and respect local procedures

Make sure of the well-being of children

Insure work place is a safe place for Children

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

High education degree or equivalent experience in administration related fields

Proven knowledge and practice of English

At least 03 years of experience in a similar position ideally in an International NGO

Good writing and communication skills both in French and English

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point

Organizational skills, and good sense of organization

Ability to take initiative when necessary and work independently

Stress resistant and rigorous

Good presentation, courteous

Can do attitude

Team player

Oriented towards the achievement of the organization’s objectives/results.

Contract length: 01 Year renewable

Compensation:

The base salary for this position is between 791103 FCFA and 1.000.000 FCFA per month.

The setting of remuneration will be based on the level of responsibility of the position, the experience of the candidate and internal equity.

In addition to the base salary SCI offers a competitive benefits package.

Organization

We employ around 25,000 people worldwide and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises or those in need of better healthcare, education and child protection… We also campaign and advocate at the highest level, to realize children’s rights and to make their voices heard

We are working on three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030

No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday

All children have a quality basic education and that,

Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We understand that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, as well as a collaborative and inclusive workplace where ambition, creativity and integrity are highly valued

Closing Date:

How to apply?

Please apply by sending your CV and cover letter in a single document, also mentioning your current salary and your salary expectations for this position. A full version of the job description can be found below

We must ensure the safety of children through our selection processes, which reflect our commitment to child protection and include rigorous background checks

 The feminine candidacies are deeply encouraged.

Candidates are informed that Save the Children International does not request any payment or fees during the entire recruitment process. Any such request must be immediately reported as contrary to the values and practices of our organization

JOB DESCRIPTION

Find out more about this role by downloading the job description

 22 SEP 2022 – 23:59 UTC

 ABIDJAN, CÔTE D’IVOIRE

 HUMAN RESOURCES

 FIXED-TERM CONTRACT

 FULL-TIME