Administration Assistant
World Food Programme
JOB DESCRIPTION
Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations.
DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 800 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context.
DRC is currently looking for Administration Assistant in Kyiv.
About the job
Under the supervision of the Administration Team Leader, you will provide administrative support related to DRC premises in Kyiv, will assist DRC international staff from different administrative tasks related to the preparation of their travels (visa, train tickets, flights tickets) and to their arrival in Ukraine (TRP, registration, accommodation).
Your main responsibilities will be:
Administrative support
- Support international employees with visa application, temporary residence permit, registration.
- Maintain updated the administrative trackers (new arrival, staff tracker)
- Prepare monthly a DRC contact list to be shared with all DRC staff.
- Prepare for all DRC staff an ID card and a SIM card – Keep an updated tracker of all DRC SIM cards.
- Assist with the organization of events (workshops, meetings, etc.)
Travel management
- Support international employees with travel bookings (flight, train, accommodation, etc.).
- Support all DRC staff based in Kyiv with the travel arrangements in and outside Ukraine.
DRC Premises
- Under the supervision of the Administration Team Leaders, develop and renew DRC lease agreements.
- Prepare “Request for Payment” for the payment of utilities, rental fees, cleaning products, etc.
- Act as the focal point with the landlords of DRC premises.
Office Management
- Maintain a tidy and organized office space,
- Manage office supplies and consumables, ensuring adequate stock levels.
- Raise purchase request for office supplies and consumables.
- Ensure that all DRC staff and DRC visitors have an access card to enter DRC office in Kyiv.
About you
To be successful in the role we expect you to have at least 1 year in a similar position or with similar tasks. We are looking for a motivated person who is keen to learn fast and communicate with different stakeholders. Moreover, we expect the following:
- Diploma in Business Administration (or proven experience as an administrative assistant or in a related role).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Advanced English proficiency.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes.
- Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback.
- Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
We offer:
- Contract length: Open-ended contract after 3 month probation period.
- Level: I – Non-Management.
- Designation of Duty Station: Kyiv.
- Start date: October, 2024.
The application is open for Ukrainian citizens or those with the existing right to work in Ukraine. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for national staff.
Application process:
All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages in English).
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Closing date for applications: October 1st, 2024.
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