Office Assistant (x2) Full Time

Floresta is a Christian organization and a member of the Global Plant With Purpose Alliance. Floresta will begin its work by targeting a few key watersheds in the Viphya Plateau region of northern Malawi because of its steep terrain, deforestation, and level of poverty. The heart of our mission is restoring relationships-between people and the planet, between people and one another, and between people and the Creator. Broken relationships are at the root of oppression, inequality, and poverty. At Plant With Purpose, we believe in the inherent value, equality, and agency of all people. We work with people as partners, not projects. Floresta is on a God-inspired journey as a member of the Plant With Purpose Alliance and is currently looking for individuals who pledge to God to serve communities with respect and establish partnerships (to restore the environment and improve the economic stability of the people of Malawi as they create a brighter future, Ecclesiastes 4:9; Isaiah 40:31; Philippians 2:4. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions existing in Floresta in Malawi. To access the full job descriptions please click the following link.

OFFICE ASSISTANT X 2

Brief Job Summary

Reporting to: National Director

Location: Country Office, Lilongwe, and Field Office

Positions reporting to the job holder: None

Job Purpose:

General administration and clerical duties In order to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the country office. The core functions of the position are maintaining office hygiene and cleanliness, arrangement of travel and accommodation, providing front office services, keeping inventories, and any assigned duties.

Person Specification:

• Enjoy working with people and being able to work as part of a team
• Have good spoken and written communication skills
• Respect the importance of confidentiality
• Have good organizing and problem-solving skills
• Be able to use databases, spreadsheets, and word processing packages.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum education requirement is MSCE equivalent to five (5) IGCSE level grades
• Minimum professional qualification is Diploma in Secretarial Studies/Administration
• A degree in Business Management is an added advantage
• Minimum two-year experience in a similar position, preferably in an NGO setting
• Excellent computer skills, especially MS Word and Excel A Class B Driver’s license or higher class is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The successful candidates shall be offered a negotiated performance-related contract for a period of two years, with an attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with the seniority of the position.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Candidates meeting the above qualifications and experience should include the following in their application: detailed curriculum vitae with names of three traceable referees, a cover letter, and copies of certificates. The closing date is 4.30 pm on Friday, 9th June 2023:
All Letters should be addressed to

The National Director, Floresta, Plot 867/4 Area 47, Lilongwe, and sent through E-mail to florestamwhr23@gmail.com

Floresta is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity and inclusion in its work and staff. Only short-listed applicants will be acknowledged.