OFFICE ASSISTANT Job at RTI International - 2015

RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

In the international education sector, from our longstanding work in post-apartheid South Africa to innovative work in Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA), including recently in Ethiopia, RTI works to improve education quality, relevance, access, and efficiency around the world. 

RTI is recruiting for the USAID Ethiopia READ-TA education project, focused on curriculum revision and textbook development.  We are looking for proven performance in a variety of areas, with knowledge and experience in implementing evidence-based approaches to instructional improvement.  READ TA has 3-cross-cutting themes: gender, inclusive education and technology. Females are strongly encouraged to apply. Positions are long term assignments. Local candidates preferred. 

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: The Office Assistant is responsible for maintaining general up-keep of the interior and exterior of READ TA Office, checking for minor repairs, and general clerical duties. S/he works in a team to ensure the interior and exterior of the office is clean and tidy. The Office Assistant will take on additional duties to support Finance and Administration Specialist as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Clean and maintain READ TA interior and exterior environment, i.e., dust shelves, sweep and wash floors, clean bathrooms, wash windows, dust equipment (photocopy machine, printers, computers)Wash marks off walls on a regular basisCollect garbage and refuse and dispose as appropriate.Check corridor lights, stairs and outside balcony for repairs neededCheck interior lights and minor repairs neededSupport procurement and delivery of  office suppliesSupport maintenance of stationery supplies inventory and supply roomPrepare meeting room as required, i.e., seating arrangement, equipment, and stationeriesPrepare tea/coffee for guests during official meetings in READ TA Meeting RoomPhotocopy, collate, and scan as needed

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Secondary Education or Vocational Administrative Training requiredGood English and Mother Tongue communication skillsMinimum 3 years similar experienceTrack record of performance meeting targets and completing tasksProven experience as a self-starterDemonstrated ability to prioritize workloadsAbility to work under pressure with multiple tasks

RTI invites eligible candidates to indicate their interest in the positions until June 1st, 2015.  Females are strongly encouraged to apply. All candidates are required to be fluent in English. Applications should consist of a letter (maximum one page) with clearly specified position for which the candidate is applying, detailed curriculum vitae, credentials and 3 professional references, the person’s telephone number and an email address. For positions 1 & 2, applications should be submitted in person to BahirDar READ TA Regional Office located inside Amhara Educational Mass Media Center (New Building) and for position

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