Oikocredit is a social impact investor and worldwide cooperative with over four decades of experience in leading positive change through investments in financial inclusion, agriculture, and renewable energy. Guided by the principle of empowering low:income people to improve their quality of life, Oikocredit supports partner organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America through loans, investments, and capacity building. Oikocredit is financed by individuals and institutions who want to be part of a global movement for social change. Our investments prioritise social impact while safeguarding the environment and generating fair financial returns. We're a global organisation with local presence, able to respond to our partners' needs and strengthen them by offering more than financing. Oikocredit has more than 200 members of staff in around 20 countries with over 30 nationalities. Read more at
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Oikocredit International is looking for an Office Assistant
(40 hours) to be based in Ciudad Guatemala, Guatemala. This position will provide administrative support to the investment officers/managment in the marketing and operative activities.The Office Assistant is part of the Hub Central America and the Caribbea and reports to the Investment Manager.
As an office assistant, you will be responsible for:
Supporting with accounting and compliance local regulation
Supporting Marketing and Communications activities at country level
Managing contract with external IT consultants and other suppliers (stationary/maintenance/cleaning services)
Receiving the organizations visitors and hosting
organization events
Handling of invoicing and collection as well as payments and petty cash
Requests information from partners for preparation of EPTs or monitoring visits
Uploads documents for EPT's
and :monitoring.
Travel arrangements for team members and visitiors
Manages and updates functional contacts database
Supports electronic and hardcopy filing of documents in support of country staff
Supports with administration duties and data input
Supports (s)IO / IM with invoicing and collection
Benefits
You will work in an inclusive, international, and diverse organisation
You will benefit from a flexible work environment and a good work:life balance
You will have access to good training and learning opportunities
Additional Information
Please note that:
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We will get to back to you within two weeks after the application deadline
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Incomplete applications and applications submitted after the application deadline will not be taken
into consideration in the selection process.
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The recruitment process consists of three interviews
Requirements
It is essential that:
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You have 2 years
of experience of working in office administration
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You have excellent written and verbal communication skills in business in English
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Minimum of a first degree in Business Administration
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Experience in Financial Services Sector (will be considered as an asset)
How
Please go to
oikocredit.coop/jobs and summit your application in English including your CV and letter of motivation, no later than December 9th 2020.
