{"id":9578,"date":"2012-11-21T12:30:05","date_gmt":"2012-11-21T12:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=9578"},"modified":"2013-12-27T08:47:04","modified_gmt":"2013-12-27T08:47:04","slug":"administrative-assistant-at-rti-international","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/administrative-assistant-at-rti-international.html","title":{"rendered":"Administrative Assistant at RTI International"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>RTI (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rti.org\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>www.rti.org<\/strong><\/a>) is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1956 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Position Summary:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Administrative Assistant position will perform\/provide a wide variety of on-going administrative support to the project team.<\/p>\n<p>This person will be responsible for assisting in day-to-day practices as requested by the Technical Manager, including typing, filing and handling of correspondence in relation to procurement, inventory, personnel and logistics support.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0 Set up and maintain filing systems for all administrative documents as per RTI\u2019s filing system<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Maintain Personnel Files and update records as required<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Receive requests from Staff for goods and\/or services and prepare the requisition for approval as per RTI procedures<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Once approved, assist in obtaining quotations, from vendors<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Prepare Purchase Orders in accordance with RTI procedures &amp; USAID regulations and forward the PO to the Technical Manager<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Co-ordinate travel arrangements as required for RTI staff, including flight reservations, accommodations, visas and transport<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Oversee the refurbishment of office (including, but not limited to, purchase of equipment, computer, scanner, photocopier, furniture, Internet hook-up, re-wire of the office, and office painting)<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Arrange for servicing of optical scanners<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Help to co-ordinate logistical arrangements to ensure activities are carried out as designed, efficiently, on-time and according to project guidelines<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Help to arrange workshops, training sessions, and dissemination venues<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Arrange meetings for the Technical Manager and visiting RTI staff as needed<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Arrange for printing of training materials, test booklets, answer sheets, and other documents necessary to carry out planned activities<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Review all payment requests (vouchers, disbursement, receipt and general journal vouchers) for expenditures and ensure that expenses are allowable and allocable to the project<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Assist in maintaining all Office Equipment, Computers, Photocopiers and Telephone System<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Ensure that all RTI assets are safeguarded and used properly and maintain the inventory system of non-expendable and supplies according to RTI procedures<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qualification Required &amp; Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bachelor\u2019s degree and 1+ years relevant experience<\/p>\n<p><strong>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0 Knowledge of USAID regulations;<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Fully proficient in MS Office<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Superior integrity, work habits, and ability to meet deadlines;<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Hard-working and team player;<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Speaks proficient and fluent English and has strong skills in writing;<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Trainable and willing to learn<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Ability to work hands-on, independently, and within team in difficult work environment<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0 Culturally astute, respectful and tolerant<\/p>\n<p><strong>How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please send your CV and Cover Letter to:<\/p>\n<p><strong>ghanaeducation@rti.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong>\u00a003 December, 2012<\/p>\n<p>Prior experience working on a USAID project is preferred<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>RTI (www.rti.org) is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. 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