Internews is seeking a highly organized and skilled Administrative Assistant with demonstrable experience and excellent communication abilities. If you meet the job requirements and are passionate about supporting a mission-driven organization, we encourage you to apply.
About the Company
Internews is an international non-profit organization dedicated to empowering local media worldwide. Our mission is to provide communities with the news and information they need, facilitate meaningful connections, and ensure people have a platform to make their voices heard.
What We Do
Empower local media to produce news with integrity and independence.
Train media professionals and citizen journalists to implement innovative media solutions.
Expand coverage of vital issues and advocate for open access to information.
Create platforms for dialogue and informed debate, driving social and economic progress.
With a commitment to research and evaluation, Internews designs sustainable programs even in the most challenging environments.
Global Presence
Founded in 1982, Internews has worked in over 100 countries. With administrative centers in California, Washington DC, and London, and regional hubs in Bangkok and Nairobi, our global team spans Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and North America.
Join Internews and contribute to creating a more informed and connected world
Position: Administrative Assistant
Salary: £22,500 to £27,000 per year
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
About the Role
The P&C Administrative Assistant will be based in our London office (two days a week), sharing time between general HR administrative and general office support duties. The role will support the People & Culture function on general HR and administrative tasks.
Main Duties
Human Resources
- Monitoring shared P&C inbox, addressing enquires in a timely manner.
- Collecting and maintaining various HR trackers and databases.
- Providing administrative support for the recruitment process, posting job adverts, contacting candidates, scheduling job interviews and collecting recruitment related documentation.
- Assisting in the new joiner induction and on-boarding processes.
- Updating and maintaining staff records.
- Ensuring data is stored in line with principles of GDPR.
- Completing pre-employment checks, including reference, right to work, and vetting checks.
- Supporting the probationary process for new joiners (including scheduling meeting, distributing relevant documentation and collecting completed forms and feedback.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
General Administration:
As part of onboarding, facilitate the induction process for new joiners in the London office, including:
- Issuing access passes
- Coordinating with the TSS team on new joiner equipment
- Facilitate the DSE assessment process
- Act as a Health & Safety Officer and Fire Safety Officer for the London Office.
- Any other duties of an administrative nature
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent work experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of basic principles of GDPR
- Methodical, accurate and organized with a keen eye for detail
- Proven ability to successfully communicate and mediate with both management and staff
- Good understanding of Microsoft Windows including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of using Microsoft Applications
- Experience of using Human Resources Information Systems
- Experience of working in an International NGO
- Proficiency in additional language would be advantageous
- Proven ability to successfully operate in multi-cultural environments
Candidates must submit a CV highlighting relevant experience. The successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, all the tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the job holder a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore a successful applicant must obtain the Right to Work in the UK in order to commence their employment
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly CLICK HERE to learn more and apply
Application Deadline
December 11, 2024