Administrative Assistant

Catholic AIDS Action

Namibian Catholic Bishops Conference

ACHlEVE is a five-year. USAID-funded global cooperative agreement with the dual objectives of attaining and sustaining HIV epidemic control among at-risk and hard to reach pregnant and breastfeeding (PBF) women, infants, children, and youth, as well as to mitigate the impact of HIV /AIDS and prevent HIV transmission among these populations and supporting the transition of prime funding and implementation to capable local partners in order to meet the PEPFAR goal of 70% funding to local partners. CAA is implementing ACHIEVE/DREAMS project under Jhpiego in three health districts of Kavango East region: Andara, Nyangana and Rundu, including the one healthndistrict of Oshana region: Oshakati. CAA is leading the ACHIEVE/DREAMS activities at community implementation level, targeting the Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW), with specific focus on HIV prevention and integration to SRH services and linkage to care and treatment services, gender-based violence prevention and care services, HIV impact mitigation, education and economic empowerment. CAA is recruiting for the following position:

JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant

NUMBER OF POSTS: 1

DUTY STATION: Oshakati

Primary purpose of the position:

To provide office clerical tasks including but not limited to reception/switchboard and basic bookkeeping services, as well as programmatic and administrative support to all Catholic AIDS Action activities in the Oshakati office, Oshana region.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12 plus 1 year tertiary qualification in secretarial and/or office administration and
• Bookkeeping
• 1 year work experience in secretarial and/or receptionist and/or office administration or one year work experience on part-time or full-time basis in community development and or bookkeeping.
• Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license with at least 2 years driving experience will be an added advantage

Additional requirements for all advertised positions:

• Fluency in English and at least one local language is a must
• Strong identification with Christian principles and the mission of Catholic AIDS Action
• Maintain confidentiality

CAA has the following benefits for Site Coordinator and Administrative Assistant positions:

• Pension, Medical Aid, 13th Cheque, Social Security and Leave

CAA has the following benefits for Male Champion