SECRETARY
MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES (MSF) – SOMALIA MISSION
Job Description
Perform secretarial administrative activities according to the instructions of the supervisor and
- Arrange and confirm appointments, keep a diary of absences and meetings
- Maintain a call register (incoming and outgoing) informing the individuals about the calls received during his/her absence.
- Take and prepare minutes of meetings.
- Manage all incoming /outgoing mail/packages/faxes, ensuring a proper registration and delivery to internal or external recipients.
- Monitor the person in charge of the mail and check the receipts, as well as the courier company and perform billing for services rendered.
- Manage office stationary supply and place orders on time to avoid running out of stock.
- Supervise the printing of copies and binding of documents.
- If the absence of a receptionist, welcome guests and visitors, ensuring that the reception area is in good, clean condition
- Inform supervisors in the case of any incident / problem.
- Help to organize internal and external events (meetings, presentations, etc) in sending invitations, ordering the catering, arranging accommodation, etc.
- Regularly update the notice board with staff arrival/departure schedules.
- Support the Facility Manager with the administrative tasks of the Utility bills
- Support with booking of Absolute taxi , verificication of taxi vourchers/invoices for both Uber & Absolute
- Receive all repair requests from MSF houses and forward them to the specialized technician.
- Receive monthly replenishment orders from MSF houses and ensure timely submission to supply department.
- Prepare and execute timely quarterly orders for hygiene supplies for the office and MSF houses.
- Manage monthly inventory controls for office supplies, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting of stock usage.
- Oversee the timely replenishment of water and gas supplies for the MSF office and houses.
- Support admin transit in coordinating briefing/debriefing for IMS on start and end of their mission.
- Support Admin transit in preparation and distribution of welcome package.
- Support Admin transit with accommodation/hotel bookings.
- Any other duty as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Diploma in Administration -
- At least one year in similar position
- Desirable working experience of two years in similar jobs
- Experience worked with MSF or other NGOs
- Essential mission working language English and Kiswahili- Excellent Oral and Written Communication
- Computer literacy –
- Results.
- Teamwork.
- Flexibility.
- Commitment.
- Service.
- Cultural
How to Apply
If you meet the above requirements, please apply through the link attaching your CV & motivation letter as a single file by 26th May 2026 under the subject "SECRETARY". The detailed advertisement and application portal can be accessed via the following link: https://ko-hr.kenya.msf.org/jobs
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