Overview

INTRODUCTION

Yathu-Yathu Data is a cooperative-based and community-focused initiative aimed at empowering citizens to champion broadband networks in unserved and underserved parts of Malawi. The cooperative is seeking qualified and suitable persons to be recruited in different portfolios under the Yathu-Yathu National Broadband Cooperative as follows:

Administrative Assistant

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage office supplies stock and place orders.
  • Handle walk-in clients.
  • Direct visitors to the appropriate person and office.
  • Prepare regular reports on expenses and office budgets.
  • Maintain and update company databases.
  • Arrange travel and accommodation and prepare vouchers.
  • Organize a filing system for important and confidential company documents.
  • Answer queries by employees and clients.
  • Update office policies as needed.
  • Maintain a company calendar and schedule appointments.
  • Book meeting rooms as required.
  • Distribute and store correspondence (e.g. letters, emails and packages).
  • Prepare reports and presentations with statistical data, as assigned.
  • Schedule in-house and external events

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Proven work experience as an Administration Assistant or similar role.
  • Solid knowledge of office procedures.
  • Experience with office management software like MS Office (MS Excel and MS Word specifically).
  • Strong organizational skills with a problem-solving attitude.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Diploma in business management, marketing, or business administration.
  • Those with a driving licence shall have an added advantage.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

1. Applicants should indicate their current district of residence, as interviews will be done in three regions.

2. Application letters to be sent to:
The Chairperson
Yathu Yathu National Broadband Cooperative
7 Malambe Ring Road
City Centre
P.O. Box 30214, Lilongwe
207240
Malawi
Email: jobs@yathuyathu.mw

3. Deadline for submission of application letters is 2nd March 2024.

Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.