Project: Cooperation Facility and Visibility and Communication Strategy for Lesotho, Lesotho
The overall objective (Impact) to which this action contributes is to establish a cooperation facility to support the implementation of the Multi-annual Indicative Programme 2021-2027 and Team Europe Initiatives, including strategic communication activities. The specific objectives (Outcomes) of this contract are as follows:
- Support Lesotho’s development strategies, the implementation of the Multiannual Indicative Programme and Team Europe Initiatives;
- Promote the values that inspire the partnership between Lesotho and the European Union.
DAI is looking to recruit Office Manager
Indicative Tasks
- Support for the day-to-day office management and financial management, including the following:
- General organisation and management of the project office;
- Coordinating appointments and meetings, greeting visitors and answering phone calls;
- Supporting foreign project experts with visa application;
- Procuring office supplies and equipment and maintaining proper stock levels;
- Finance and accounting of local project expenses in cooperation with headquarters, including planning, reporting and making payments to vendors and suppliers;
- Provide practical support to the Project Team and facilitate logistics, including coordinating domestic travel (flight, hotel, etc.);
Other secretarial functions to support the Project Team; - Data management;
- Provide support to the organisation of project events;
- Other tasks as assigned by the project Team Leader/Project Manager.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education and Training Background:
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in accounting or finance;
Work Experience:
- At least 3 years of professional experience working as an Office Manager/Administrative Officer/Finance Officer;
- Preferable experience with financial management and procurement, accounting and travel logistics;
- Experience in working in an international/multi-cultural environment or international organization (e.g. UN, EU, USAID, World Bank, ADB) is a strong asset;
- Excellent computer skills, including an advanced level of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint);
- Experience in working with EU-funded projects or with other major international donors-funded projects is a strong asset.
Languages:
- Excellent oral and writing skills in English;
- Knowledge of local languages is the asset
Location: Maseru, Lesotho
Duration: 36 months (with 3 months probation period for a selected candidate)
Tentative starting date: end August/beginning on September 2023
Deadline for submission of CVs: 25/08/2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.