CAREER OPPORTUNITY
REPOA is an independent research institution, registered under the
laws of Tanzania in 1994 which
primarily undertakes research on socio-economic
and development issues to influence inclusive development and pro-poor policy. The
organization aims to undertake, facilitate and encourage strategic research;
develop the capacity of the intellectual resource; and facilitate and stimulate
the utilization of research findings.
REPOA is currently seeking
applications from interested individuals for the position of Executive Assistant.
Job Summary:
The purpose of this role is to provide the overall administration and
support to the Executive Director’s office in achieving its strategic mandate.
Summary of duties and responsibilities
a)
Coordinate and maintain the diary of Executive
Director and manage appointments, meetings, traveling arrangements and other
scheduled events;
b)
Prepare and facilitate internal meetings,
process records of the proceedings and follow up action taken;
c)
Assist in organizing meetings, conferences and
workshops with stakeholders;
d)
Process letters, minutes, circulars and other
documents related to activities of the Executive Director’s office;
e)
Provide editorial support and formatting of
reports, letters, and other documents of the institution.
f)
Receive visitors, ascertains the nature of their
business and manage visits with the Executive Director;
g)
Handle incoming mails and telephone for personal
attention of the Executive Director and ensures that information and correspondences
are effectively circulated and managed;
h)
File classified letters and other important
documents, retrieve records and correspondences and keep sensitive material in
confidence when required;
i)
Maintain REPOA’s calendar of all events and process
bookings for events.
Required Qualifications
University degree
in social sciences or equivalent from recognized and reputable institution. Ability
to use various Ms. Office applications with a minimum of five years work
experience in a similar position.
Mode of Application:
Qualified applicants are welcome
to apply and should send their typed application letter and detailed CV
including three referees to the address below by 11th December 2015.
REPOA is an equal opportunity employer.
Only selected applicants who meet
requirements will be considered for an interview. Those who do not hear from REPOA
should consider themselves unsuccessful.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Executive Director, REPOA
157 Mgombani Street,
Regent Estate P.O. Box 33223, Dar es
Salaam
Phone: (22) 2700083 /
0784 555 655 Fax: (22) 2775738
Email: repoa@repoa.or.tz