The regional delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for Central Africa of Yaoundé is seeking for its needs a candidate for the post below:

Administrative Assistant (Man / Woman)

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSABILITIES

• Is administrative manager of a the Sub-Structure;
• Negotiates and maintains various contacts with external contacts;
• Manages the administrative team;
• Follows up on HR files;
• Ensures compliance with administrative procedures by the different departments;
• Prepares and posts accounting entries in the accounting software on a regular basis;
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions in accordance with financial procedures;
• Helps ensure that operations run smoothly through efficient cash-flow management, covering the fund needs of the delegation/structure;
• Keeps files up to date at all times and guarantees proper filing of relevant supporting documents for future reference, including audits;
• Knows, applies and complies with all administrative and financial procedures and deadlines linked to his/her work;
• Identifies anomalies or other issues and reports them to his/her supervisor;

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• University training with specialization in accounting, administration or management;
• 2 to 3 years of professional experience in a similar field;
• Experience in international organizations is an asset;
• Good knowledge of accounting software;
• Perfectly bilingual (English and French);
• Good knowledge of IT tools (spreadsheets, word processing and ICRC programs);
• Sense of organization, rigor and method;
• Ability to work independently and manage a team;
• Availability and flexibility.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

Position based in Douala

• Please send your application, with a complete CV and a cover letter by email to:

Deadline: August 11, 2020 at 17:00

NB: The entire recruitment process at the ICRC is free and free. Only the HR Department, ([email protected]) is empowered to provide information or results on this process.