Assistant Country Officer at Recours Global HR

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Nairobi, KEN
In-Office
Mid level
HR Tech • Professional Services • Social Impact • Consulting
The Role
Assist in implementing the JDS scholarship project, manage recruitment of scholars, coordinate with stakeholders, handle accounting tasks, and perform secretarial duties.
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Company Description

 Our client is a leading non-profit organization driving international cooperation, training, and cultural exchange. It focuses on scholarships, capacity building, and partnerships that strengthen governance and human capital development.

Job Description

Work description: 

1. To assist Japanese officer to implement JDS scholarship project

2.To make necessary arrangements for recruitment and selection of scholars

3. To support procedure of sending and scholars to Japanese universities 

4. External affairs to contact, coordinate and negotiate with various levels of the project stakeholders (government officials and other organizations of Kenya and Japan)

5. To assist an accounting works (Collection, sorting, making copy of invoices, etc.)

6. Secretarial tasks such as a bookkeeping, data entry and management, drafting business / official documents, sending documents, etc

7. To conduct VISA & Stay Permit matters with local immigration department for Japanese guests

8. Daily maintenance of the office equipment (Office equipment, stationeries, etc.)

9. Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

  1. Academic background bachelor’s degree
  2. Work experience Minimum 3 year-experience of office work
  3. Language skill Fluent English and Swahili proficiency in speaking, writing, listening and reading.
  4. Computer literacy Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, experience of TV conference through Zoom and Teams (Microsoft)
  5. Overtime will be offered depending on working situation.
  6. Good understanding of the government of the Republic of Kenya, government works and practices. 
  7. Good communication skills to maintain relationships with governmental authorities and Scholars, colleagues, and any Japanese and Kenyan people related to the JDS project
  8. Sincere and faithful personality to comply with rules on work and attendance management.
  9. High sense of responsibility, willingness to take initiative, meeting deadlines, pro-activity and team spirit are important assets
  10. Willingness to understand the scholarship program, development/social issues in the Republic of Kenya, Japanese culture and society
  11. Experience of working in international organization is preferable.
  12. Accept and respect Japanese ways of thinking, customs, and manners.

Additional Information

 

 

 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 3 years experience of office work
  • Fluent in English and Swahili
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and video conferencing tools
  • Good understanding of Kenyan government practices
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The Company
18 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Recours Four Kenya Consultants Limited is a leading HR consultancy firm specializing in recruitment, training, payroll management, and outsourced HR solutions, with a focus on placing candidates globally and improving organizational staff development.

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