Administrative Technical Assistant

TL;DR

Administrative Technical Assistant (Administration/IT): Managing administrative support and technical operations in a humanitarian context with an accent on asset management, facility coordination, and security. Focus on coordinating payroll, maintaining IT infrastructure, and ensuring the safety and security of NRC assets in volatile environments.

Location: Onsite in Garissa County / Dadaab, Kenya

Company

The hirify.global is a humanitarian organization providing aid and protection to displaced persons.

What you will do

• Manage and update the asset register, conducting quarterly physical checks and ensuring proper handover procedures.
• Coordinate cleaning, renovations, and maintenance of NRC compounds and offices, supervising casual staff.
• Prepare and coordinate casual and incentive staff payroll data for review.
• Oversee health, safety, and security briefings, ensuring all staff adhere to security policies and procedures.
• Liaise with UN agencies, NGOs, and external actors to gather security information and analyses in Dadaab.
• Handle general office administration, including filing systems, utility payments, and visitor accommodation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant work experience in administration or safety and security.
• Experience working in humanitarian/recovery contexts, specifically within complex and volatile environments.
• Proficiency in English.
• Training in health, access, and security.
• Must be a local national or resident of Garissa County.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Opportunity to work in a critical humanitarian context helping displaced populations.
• Professional development plans for employees.