CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Administrative Assistant

Closing date: 23 June 2025, 12:00 | Standard Grade 4:  £27,838 - £31,459 

We are seeking to appoint an Administrative Assistant to support day-to-day activities on the Africa Pandemic Sciences Collaborative, a high-profile initiative delivered in partnership with Science for Africa (SFA) Foundation, based in Nairobi, and Mastercard Foundation.

Reporting to the Programme Officer, you will be a critical member of the team, providing day-to-day administrative and logistical support to a range of activities. Responsibilities will include making overseas travel arrangements, scheduling and supporting meetings and events, document management, and basic financial administration. The role would suit a well-organised individual with an interest in global health and with excellent administration and communication skills. 

It is essential that you have experience in managing administrative processes, alongside the ability to interpret, apply and communicate regulations and procedures. You should bring an adaptable approach to successfully handle changing priorities and work under time pressure when required. You should also have experience working within a team in an office environment.

Applications for this vacancy should be made online and you will need to upload a supporting statement and CV. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience. Please restrict your documentation to your CV and supporting statement only. Any other documents will be requested at a later date.

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 2 years and is funded by the Mastercard Foundation.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 23 June 2025 will be considered. Please quote 180026 on all correspondence.