Job Title:
Office Assistant
Department/Group:
Operations
Reporting To:
Admin Assistant
Years of Experience
2+ Years
Location:
Nyamasheke Office - Rwanda
Travel Required:
10%
Job description
About Raising The Village
At Raising The Village (RTV), we are dedicated to eradicating ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. As a dynamic, rapidly growing international development organization, we’ve assembled a team of over 350+ passionate individuals in Uganda, Rwanda, DRC and Tanzania, alongside an additional 15+ professionals in North America. Together, we are committed to elevating communities out of ultra-poverty by implementing innovative solutions and leveraging advanced data analytics to drive impact.
To date, our holistic approach has positively impacted over 1,000,000 lives since 2012, and we’re poised to achieve even greater milestones, aiming to assist 1 million individuals annually by 2027. Our growth and success are fueled by the invaluable support of global partners who share our vision of sustainable change. Learn more about our impactful programs at www.raisingthevillage.org
Office Cleanliness & Hygiene
- Maintain cleanliness of offices, meeting rooms, restrooms, and common areas.
- Ensure waste is properly collected, sorted, and disposed of daily.
- Replenish cleaning supplies and hygiene materials as needed.
Facility Maintenance
- Conduct routine inspections and perform minor repairs (e.g., lighting, plumbing, furniture).
- Report major maintenance issues to the supervisor for escalation.
- Support pest control and sanitation efforts.
Office Support & Logistics
- Assist with moving furniture, equipment, and supplies during office setups or relocations.
- Support in requesting and Storage of Office Supplies and Materials.
- Ensure that Water Bill & Waste Garbage Invoice brought to the Office is given to the admin for payment on time.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all cleaning and maintenance activities comply with RTV’s health and safety standards.
- Maintain secure storage of tools and cleaning materials.
Preferred Qualification and experience
- Minimum of certificate in any relevant field.
- At least 2 years of experience in office caretaking, maintenance, or janitorial services.
- Basic computer skills, including the ability to use common office applications and perform routine computer-related tasks.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Should be Rwandese by Nationality and can speak English and Kinyarwanda, French as an advantage.
- Good communication both verbal and Written and interpersonal skills.
- Cooking skills
- Basic Knowledge of plumbing, electrical or carpentry is an added advantage
We encourage women, people with disabilities and minority groups to apply for this position. RTV is committed to equal opportunities and diversity of perspective at the workplace.
Disclaimer: Raising the Village DOES NOT charge any kind of FEE(s) at whichever stage of the recruitment process.
Skills Required
- Minimum certificate in a relevant field
- At least 2 years of experience in office caretaking, maintenance, or janitorial services
- Basic computer skills and ability to use common office applications
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Rwandese nationality
- English and Kinyarwanda language skills
- Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Cooking skills
- Basic plumbing, electrical, or carpentry knowledge
- French language skills
What We Do
Raising The Village is a Canadian not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending ultra-poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa. The organization partners with last-mile communities to increase household income and production through a data-driven, holistic model. By increasing agricultural yields, diversifying income, and alleviating barriers to economic participation, they build sustainable pathways out of poverty across Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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