Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, February 29 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
1. Organization Overview
• Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 years’ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. RTI's Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group (IDG) brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI's experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world. Within SG&R, the Global Food Security and Agriculture team is working to strengthen agricultural markets, engage youth and women as critical leaders of the on- and off-farm workforce, and tackle the dual burden of malnutrition around the globe.

2. Project Description
The purpose of the Feed the Future Rwanda Hanga Akazi Activity is to address the problem of insufficient employment opportunities and limited entrepreneurial success for Rwandans. Hanga Akazi will facilitate capacity development for Rwandans – particularly women, youth, and persons with disabilities – in key technical and soft skills required to participate in a modern workforce and will catalyse new entry and growth of inclusive enterprises.

3. Position Description
RTI is hiring an Administrative Assistant on the Feed the Future Rwanda Hanga Akazi Activity, who is responsible for providing support for all administration activities of the project. This position will be based in Kigali, Rwanda, and will report to the Human Resources and Administration Officer.
4. Responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant
• Receive telephone calls and perform reception duties, as needed, in a professional and courteous manner,
• Maintain a database of all incoming and outgoing communications; handle shipping/ mailing/ delivery of outgoing communications,
• Provide support to the project in producing letters and other correspondences,
• Maintain an efficient filing system of project documents according to the established filing system of the Project,
• Provide support to manage office supplies,
• Provide support in logistical arrangements for meetings, workshops and other events,
• Provide support in travel arrangements (hotel and flights reservations, related transportation at arrival and departure),
• Ensure office cleaning and the proper functioning of equipment and materials in offices (printers, shredders etc.) and report any abnormalities,
• Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the supervisor.
5. Desired Qualifications, Skills and Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in Secretariat, Business Administration, or related fields
• At least 6 months of work experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• Please follow the link provided here: https://careers.rti.org/jobs/11633?lang=en-us  or visit https://www.rti.org/careers  page for more information about the opportunities. The application deadline is 8th March, 2024.
• We regret that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
• *No applicant will ever be asked for any payment either to secure a role with RTI International or as a follow-up to having been awarded a position with RTI International. If anyone ever approaches you asking for any such payment, please immediately email ethics@rti.org 

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