Location:
EMI Senegal
Commitment: 
12 months
Compensation: 
This opportunity is a funded or full stipend-based position.
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About: 

Operating since 2016, the EMI Senegal office has the desire to reach the peoples of West Africa, by providing design and construction services for Christian organisations that are involved in relief and development efforts in the name of Jesus Christ.

This small but growing office has already provided conceptual and detailed designs as well as construction management owners rep services for different ministries across several countries in the region. These have included a Christian Secondary School, master plans for a theological college, construction details for an aircraft hangar as well as a training centre for a church community and a ministry centre and housing for Christian workers.

EMI believes in appropriate design, cultural diversity in their office teams and professional and spiritual discipleship. This is reflected in EMI employees being responsible for representing EMI, both in a professional manner and as an ambassador to the greater EMI mission and Christian faith, including active engagement in the spiritual life of EMI, engaging in the sharing of the truths of the Bible, prayer, fellowship, and participating in the personal and spiritual development of others.

EMI Senegal is currently seeking and Office Administrator to join its team in Saly, Senegal. The current staff includes a mix of architects, civil and structural engineers and construction managers from the US and Senegal.

Qualifications: 
  • Proficient in MS Word
  • Proficient in Excel
  • Working knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping   
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a professional office setting  
  • Language:
    • High level of French
    • Basic working knowledge of English and a willingness to learn more
    • Wolof desired but not essential
Responsibilities: 
  • Assist the office finance administrator in cash counts, documenting financial transactions, paying vendors, collecting payment from clients, and preparing regular financial reports.
  • Managing general office environment and maintaining the office calendar.
  • Help ensure that office, kitchen, and cleaning equipment and supplies are well stocked. 
  • Assist the office leadership in running and administration of the EMI Senegal Internship and Fellowship Programmes, as well as coordinating Discipleship activities.