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Receptionist: Institute Of Water And Sanitation Development
Deadline: 27 August 2012

6-month renewable contract
The successful candidate will be located at the IWSD’s offices in Alexandra Park.

The Job

Reporting to the Senior Administrator, the Receptionist is the face of IWSD and will be required to:

-Have a good understanding of the activities and operations of the IWSD so as to provide up-to-date information to enquirers
-Receive visitors and calls and re-route them
-Maintain an updated list of service providers
-Issue stationery and other consumables, maintain a stock register and re-order
-Supervise the work of junior staff (drivers/messengers, caretaker and security guard)
-Provide general administrative support to the Finance & Admin Unit, which include, obtaining quotations and ordering goods and services, issuing and replenishing stocks, making travel arrangements for IWSD staff, organising meetings and functions, downloading information from the internet, reporting telephone faults and arranging for equipment maintenance, taking minutes of meetings

Competencies Required
The ideal candidate should have:
-Minimum level of education at “A” Level
-Executive Diploma in Secretarial Studies, including Receptionist training
-Excellent communication skills
-Good inter-personal skills
-Initiative and innovation
-Well groomed and well mannered
-Minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience

In Return
The IWSD offers a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, a pleasant working environment and an opportunity for personal growth.

Please submit your applications, which should include detailed CVs, to:

The Finance and Administration Manager
Institute of Water and Sanitation Development
7 Maasdorp Avenue
Alexandra Park
Harare

Email: admin [at] iwsd [dot] co [dot] zw  OR   tgwata [at] iwsd [dot] co [dot] zw

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