VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ZAMBIA RED CROSS SOCIETY

The Zambia Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is a Humanitarian Organization established in 1966 by an Act of Parliament CAP 307 of the laws of Zambia as an auxiliary institution that augments government efforts in humanitarian assistance. ZRCS is part of the International Red Cross movement known as International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC). In line with its mandate, ZRCS works with various actors in collaboration with Government of Zambia in responding to both man-made and natural disasters. Zambia Red Cross Society is implementing a ECHO project which is a new model for humanitarian action tarred towards  supporting local communities to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters subsequently protecting communities and helping them withstand future shocks, in order to effectively implement this project ZRCS hereby invites applications from suitable, qualified and experienced individuals  to fill the position of Office Assistant

POSITION: OFFICE ASSISTANT

REPORTING TO: PROJECT OFFICER

WORKPLACE: – BASED AT PROJECT OFFICE – MONZE

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:

1-year fixed term Contract with possibility for extension contingent on satisfactory performance and funding

EXPECTED DATE OF DEPLOYMENT: June 2023

JOB SUMMARY

The Office Assistant will report to the Project Officer, he/she will be in charge of checking financial documents for accuracy, scanning and shall ensure all the supporting documents are in place. He/She shall ensure all accounts documents are properly filed both hard and soft copies in their respective files and shall assist in the follow up of supporting documents to the project teams for documents not delivered. He/She will at all times ensure that the offices are swept and  kept neat and clean at all times and shall be in charge of stock inventory management

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 School Certificate plus two (2) years job related experience

DESIRED  COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• Ability to indetifiy missing supporting documentation
• Knowledge in scanning, photo coping and filing
• Ability to filing documents in an orderly manner
• Ability to control inventory
• Knowledge in Office management