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Team Business Administrator - Country Coordination, West Africa

Closing date for applications:

The purpose of this role is to provide administrative and communications support to the Head of Country Coordination for West Africa as well as provide support to Country Programmes and Members in the cluster, country programmes include: Ghana, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, the Gambia, Senegal and Liberia

Desired Skills & Experience

Formally, you should have an academic qualification related to the function of the role with proven administrative/office experience where initiative, problem solving, liaison and diplomacy are required when dealing with internal as well as external contacts. You will be fluent in English (both written and oral) and in French in order to adequately support the French speaking Countries.

In this role, ActionAid is looking for a self starter that requires little supervision to prioritise tasks and produce high-quality work under pressure and that follows a proactive approach to problem solving, whilst also being able to work well with a team. You will need to have excellent skills in project management as well as being highly computer literate.

At a personal level, you must have a strong commitment to a human rights based approach to development; champion women's rights and value working with diverse cultures and the poor and marginalised groups.

Application Procedures:

Further information on this position can be obtained from our website at www.actionaid.org/jobs or from the attached role profile.

Applications should be sent with your CV, motivation cover letter and two names of your nominated referees to: countrycoordination.jhb@actionaid.org by no later than the 13th of July 2012. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for.

Although all applications will be considered on their individual merit, suitably qualified women are especially encouraged to apply.