Description de l'offre
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT- Administrative Assistant (Full time) About the foundation This full-time position will be based at the Cameroon country office of the Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation in Yaoundé. The mission of The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is to catalyze Cameroon’s and Africa’s socio-economic transformation by focusing on social entrepreneurship, science and technology, innovation, public health, and the implementation of progressive policies that together create economic opportunities for all. Job Description The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the general administration of office operations of the Foretia Foundation. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Reception, administrative and clerical support; Dealing with The Foundation’s visitors; Supporting the Executive Director, Office Manager, and accounting and database administrator; Coordinating grant applications. Reporting Relationship: This position reports to the Office Manager. Qualifications 2 to 5 years of working experience in a similar position. Computer proficiency (Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel) required. Bilingualism (French and English is an absolute necessity). Education: HND/BTS specializing in Secretarial Accounting. Professional Bachelor’s degree preferred. Job Duties and Responsibilities Coordinate staff coverage of office open hours Pick up mail from post office & coordinate outgoing mailings Manage office, Maintain office supplies and equipment Administer and perform administrative and clerical functions for The Foundation and answer the telephone, transfer calls, and greet visitors to the office Perform correspondence with donors, volunteers, scholarship recipients, and nonprofit organizations by email and mail Copy, mail, and file acknowledgment letters Prepare and copy meeting materials Record meeting minutes Answer philanthropy, grant award inquiries, and general questions about the Foretia Foundation Receive and organize philanthropy award nominations for review Maintain Foundation’s clipping file Assist with events and receptions by coordinating RSVPs, nametags, and varying event support Assist full-time staff and interns on administrative duties Keep and maintain …