General Service Assistant

Positive Action for Development (PAD)is an indigenous, non-governmental, non-profit making, secular, and legally registered Ethiopian Civil Society Organization on June 6/2011 with a registration number 2330. The organization was established with a vision to see a community of hope, where poverty has been overcome and people live in dignity and security. The organization has a mission to save lives, promote hope, defeat poverty, and achieve social justice through integrated and sustainable development approaches. It is working in Emergency/lifesaving and Development thematic areas.

Overall Responsibilities:

Working with and reporting to the Logistic, Fleet & Asset Management Officer, General Service Assistant staff plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of a business or organization. He/She is responsible for handling a variety of tasks such as maintaining cleanliness and organization in the workplace, assisting with basic administrative duties, providing support to other staff members, and ensuring that facilities are well-maintained. Ultimately, the general service assistant staff helps create a comfortable and efficient work environment for everyone in the organization.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Assist in the day-to-day operations of general services to ensure the organization's general service needs are met. These activities may include office supplies, general service assistance, fleet management, cleaning, gardening, maintenance services, etc.
• As per the direction of the immediate supervisor, oversee maintenance activities (generators, water tanks, and other office utilities) and upgrades to equipment, facilities, and systems to minimize disruptions to business activities.
• Assist in various activities related to such areas as shipping and receiving, material handling, warehousing and inventory control, and/or property management, as appropriate to the position.
• Operates various items of light and/or heavy equipment as appropriate for routine site maintenance, removal, and/or repair activities, etc.
• Oversee the expat residence area as per the issued company regulation and follow up on residence fixed assets, utilities, generators, and water tanks.
• As assigned, assist in maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of facilities, plants, grounds, and/or equipment.
• May perform routine, minor maintenance, installation, and repair of physical plant and equipment for the unit as appropriate to the position; may assist with and/or coordinate more considerable on-site maintenance and repair projects as required.
• Follow-up drivers, kitchen, and security employees on duty are presentable for the work environment.
• Follow up and pay various utilities for the organization, including insurance, electricity, water, etc.
• Ensures timely maintenance of all equipment, machines, buildings, vehicles, and furniture to ensure optimum operation/service at all times.
• Ensure the overall maintenance of the security and the general good status of the building
• Maintains surveillance and protects the organization's properties against any intrusion
• Perform other related duties as requested by his/her immediate supervisor

Qualification:BA Degree in Office Management Business Administration, or a related field

Experience:A maximum of two years experience inGeneral Service support office administration or a related field

Skills Required, Attitudes, and Attributes:

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a professional office environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in using office software and equipment, including Microsoft Office Suite and basic office machinery.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is aplus
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and other relevant software.

No required:one

Duty Station: Addis Ababa

Female applicants are encouraged to apply