Office Manager at ProFound – Advisers in Development

Who we are

ProFound – Advisors in Development has a track record of more than 20 years working with organisations and programmes dealing with sustainable economic development and trade promotion in developing countries. Under our motto 'Value Chain Development in a rapidly changing economic environment' we assist developing country entrepreneurs to capture economic opportunities and add value throughout the supply chain, from resource to market.

By providing services on both sides of international supply chains, our core competency is to link up to European and regional market opportunities while helping to solve bottlenecks. Our core business comprises:

·         Market intelligence: Market intelligence has been a core activity along our history. We identify market opportunities for companies in developing countries, and take market knowledge one step further by anticipating future trends and developments. Our services include market analyses, scans & forecasts and scenario development, which help DC exporters to improve their product and their marketing strategy. ProFound focuses on natural ingredients, food products, flowers & plants, forest products and household & decorative articles.

·         Value chain analysis: Using different models and tools ProFound identifies essential constraints and opportunities in value chains and creates sector strategies for a more competitive market position.

·         Business development: Using market and company analyses to identify USPs and market position, ProFound supports business development and match-making.

·         Training: Through workshops, seminars, study tours and internship ProFound transfers knowledge transfer and builds capacities in terms of market and value chain research and decision-making.

Tasks

ProFound is looking for an office manager to assist the team with a variety of administrative, public relations, planning and human resource tasks. These include:

·         Administrative support: correspondence, appointments, travel arrangements, declarations, transfers, archiving

·         PR support: newsletter, gifts, season greetings, website

·         Planning and management support: organising agendas and minutes for meetings, time registration

·         HR support: drafting contracts, managing application procedures, applications for leave, health/recovery notifications, assisting with office health and safety,

·         General office support: Monitor office housekeeping, maintaining stationery and office supplies

·         Process improvement: Identify bottlenecks in office management procedures, offers solutions and takes action.

Your Profile

You manage and take away many duties of your fellow ProFound team members. Considering the variety of your responsibilities you need to have strong organisational and time management skills. You will need to be flexible, pro-active and independent in taking on your tasks and be able to establish priorities and act accordingly. You do not take no for an answer. You are result-oriented, accurate and take responsibilities seriously.

Next to this, applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered:

·         MBO or HBO degree in a secretarial or office management field;

·         Excellent knowledge of the English and Dutch language.

·         At least two (2) years of experience in office management support to a small/medium sized company;

·         Experience with financial and human resource administration

·         Affinity with international trade and development

·         Excellent communication and writing skills

·         Well-motivated and flexible team-player, able to conduct dedicated tasks independently;

·         Good computer skills, using a range of office software, including social media, email, spreadsheets and databases

Period

ProFound is looking for an office manager for 12-16 hours per week, which could be extended further in the future. The office manager will start August 12^th at the latest.

We offer

You will work in a dynamic and supportive atmosphere and in a small and motivated team. Your salary is according to industry standards for MBO-level secretarial work.

Interested?

If you are interested in working in our team, please send your application letter and resume in English to management@ThisIsProFound.com, 12^th of July at the latest. Interviews with pre-selected applicants will be held on July 16^th and 18^th. For more information, please refer to ProFound’s website at www.ThisIsProFound.com or contact Mong-Tam Le or Robbie Hogervorst at +31 (0) 302762824.