Application Deadline: 20 November 2020

Duty Station: Lifewater International Office (Shinyanga, TZ)

Reports to: Human Resources Officer (HRO)

Job Summary

To implement Lifewater International (LI) Administrative and stores functions as per LI policies, procedures and in line with the Tanzanian labor laws. Observe mission and core values of Lifewater and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.

Key Areas of Accountability

• Organizing training, meetings and workshops as directed
• Act as Front Office desk i.e., provide general support to visitors, handle customer inquiries and complaints
• Ensures that all utilities are in place at all times
• Ensuring the office premises are clean at all times by supervising the office cleaners
• Ensuring sufficient working tools are at place at each office and at field offices
• Stores and Inventory management
• Manage the filing, storage and security of documents and correspondences i.e., subject files and ensure all documents are properly filled
• Ensure office facilities are in good order and well maintained
• To raise requests for all office supplies on time, to make follow up on the purchases and ensure that the supplies are provided for the required purpose
• Ensure all the purchased goods are received in store and have a delivery note
• Stores management including management stores books and produce monthly inventory report
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in any of the following fields: Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Strong analytical, planning, organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff
• Excellent communication skills and work well both independently or as members of a team
• Have the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to use the internet and e-mail
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience preferably in an NGO setting preferably an International Christian is desired
• Knowledge of stores management and handling procedures
• An understanding of organizational internal controls

Personal Skills and Qualities

• Must be a committed Christian, able to cope with cross-cultural and denominational diversities
• An energetic, flexible and proactive approach with the ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team setting
• Well organized and efficient in time management whenever there is task pressure
• Commitment to the core values of Lifewater International
• Strong team working skills and ability to develop and maintain effective working relations at all levels both within and outside the team
• Ability to contribute towards resource stewardship
• Excellent command of the English language
• Punctual, honesty, dependable, servant leader, trust worthy, encourager, peace keeper, multi-tasking, and self-starter