If you are looking for a career opportunity, want to give meaning to your professional achievements and contribute to making the world a better place by playing a part in international development, and are passionate about administrative support and driving duties, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the place for you!
IDRC is home to people who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the worldโs most critical challenges. Guided by the values of respect, accountability and intention, IDRC fosters collaboration to create meaningful and inclusive change. Please visit our website to learn more about our work: What We Do
Come join our team and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world!
Our employment opportunity of the moment: Office Assistant and Driver
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (in-person*)
Employment Status: Permanent
Locally Engaged Staff (LES) Level 3 - Annual salary range: KES 1,400,170 - 2,187,562
Step into the opportunity:
As the Office Assistant and Driver, you will be joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion and equity while being responsible for:
Contributing to the day-to-day reception and administrative activities of the Regional Office. Supporting logistical coordination and hospitality for official visits, events, and office operations. Managing courier and delivery tasks, including handling incoming and outgoing mail, parcels, and official documents. Handling driving responsibilities, including the safe transportation of staff and guests, as well as the maintenance of IDRC vehicles.For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details.
Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:
You Have:
A valid driver's license.A minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent; additional training in office administration or a related field is considered an asset. Proficiency in English at an intermediate level (reading, writing and speaking) and fluency in Swahili** A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a government office, diplomatic mission, busy research organization or the private sector. Strong interpersonal skills with a high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity. Excellent knowledge of Nairobiโs road network and familiarity with driving across Kenya.You Are:
Aligned with the IDRCโs culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable. A self-motivated and highly organized individual, competent in handling administrative support tasks and driving responsibilities. Skilled at managing multiple priorities, using your initiative and sound judgment. Qualified to manage both internal and external messenger services and perform traditional driving tasks. A team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.If this sounds like the right fit, weโd love to hear from you.
Additional Information:
* In-person: For operational purposes, the incumbent in this position is required in the office, Monday to Friday. A Certificate from police authorities verifying that the incumbent has no criminal record may be required. As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities requiring the same competencies. ** Please submit your application in English or French.Your next chapter begins here. Letโs shape a brighter, more inclusive future together.
Our recruitment team carefully reviews all applications to identify candidates who best align with the roleโs criteria. If selected, you will hear from us regarding the next steps in the process. We thank all applicants for their interest and encourage you to stay connected with IDRC for future opportunities.
The International Development Research Centre is committed to creating and fostering a respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the peopleโs lives we impact and the Canadian community we work within, where everyone can truly be themselves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, as well as persons with physical or mental disabilities to be part of our team. At IDRC, we place human rights and dignity at the center of our work. We have a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in the delivery of our mandate and during our research-for-development activities.
We strive to ensure barrier-free selection processes. If you are contacted regarding a career opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the People and Corporate Culture Division representative of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
All IDRC employment offers will be contingent on satisfactory references and self-declaration results. IDRC will request information from references provided by job applicants about any findings related to sexual exploitation, abuse and/or harassment in the context of employment.
By submitting an application, job applicants confirm their understanding of the recruitment process above.
Who can apply? Kenyan citizens only.