Front Office Administrative, Management, And Operational (AMO) Advisor Consultancy at Dexis Consulting Group (Dexis)
- Company: Dexis Consulting Group (Dexis)
- Location: Zambia
- State: Zambia
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia
Job Description
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.
Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
ABOUT THE POSITION
Dexis partners with Jefferson Solutions, a well-respected government consulting company of the Jefferson Consulting Group, a minority-and woman-owned small business, to seek a Front Office Administrative, Management, and Operational (AMO) Advisor to support the USAID/Zambia Mission in-country.
As the Front Office AMO Advisor, the consultant will be responsible for providing expert administrative support services to the Mission Director (MD) and the Deputy Director (DMD). The consultant will provide support on a variety of complex and sensitive programs, operational, and logistical issues. USAID’s Executive Officer or his/her designee will oversee this position.
The consultant will support the USAID/Zambia Mission in-country for twelve (12) months.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide expert advice and staff support in the administrative management areas, including office services, policies and management, communication resources, and training among others.
- Make recommendations to the EXO and follow up on all management operations to ensure they are carried out properly and within appropriate time limits.
- Exercise good judgment, often under stress and limited time frames, in making recommendations and providing advice on USAID management policies and contracting practices, and when providing technical advice to staff.
- Support event planning for Front Office host events.
- Onboard and train new Front Office staff on key responsibilities.
- Maintain donor and government contract lists.
- Draft DIP notes.
- Support weekly bullets.
- Support and manage travel requests.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum of six years directly related experience.
- Must have a USAID FAC with systems access.
- Must have experience providing in-country support to USAID Missions.
- Excellent communication skills, strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team.
- Must have familiarity with applications used by USAID including USAID’s Global Acquisition and Assistance System (GLAAS), WebPass, ARIBA, ILMS, and other related software and electronic systems.
- Excellent writing and editing skills are required.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today’s most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is “find a way or make a way” — that’s how Dexis goes “all in.” How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
Method of Application
Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click HereClosing Date : 8th August, 2023.
