Office Assistant - CARE International

CARE is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to ending poverty. Our mission around the world is to save lives, defeat poverty and achieve social justice.

Job Description

Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, Inc. doing business as CARE International in Ghana (“CARE”) is seeking qualified candidates for a role as Office Assistant. The full-time position will be based in Accra.

Candidate Profile

The Office Assistant for the Accra Main Office will be based in Accra. He will be responsible for general cleaning of the office and itssurroundings as well as security in the office during the day. He will also undertake minor clerical duties in the office. He will report to the Admin Officer

Key areas of responsibility of the Office Assistant will include:

• Ensure General Cleanliness of the Office and the Compound – Ensure the offices, washrooms and offices surroundings assigned to you are cleaned daily, ensure a thorough general cleaning is done once in a quarter, Ensure conference room is always cleaned and ready to be used, Any other cleaning duty that may be assigned from time to time, Report damages to Admin Officer.
• Support in Administrative Task – Undertake administrative duties such as photocopying and binding of official documents. Provide hot water and tea items for meetings, Assist in minor clerical duties ( filing of documents), Act as a back support to Admin Assistant to ensure regular supply of office consumables, run official errands for the office
• Security at the office – Ensure regular patrol of the office building to ward off intruders during working hours, Ensure the office is well locked after close of work, Ensure all air-conditions, bulbs and sockets are switched off after close of work.

Qualification Required & Experience

• O’ Level or SSCE Certificate or its equivalent
• At least a minimum of one year working experience in office Administration
• Knowledge in cleaning an office setting.
• Knowledge in basic computer software applications (Word and Excel)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and write simple English and be able to document and maintain records
• Ability to work with less supervision
• Good communication skills

Location: Accra