Office Assistant

About this role

SOS Children's Villages, through its National Association Tanzania and Zanzibar, is recruiting an Office Assistant to be based in Mwanza. The position is a limited full-time appointment reporting to the Logistic and Administration Officer, and is central to keeping the office clean, orderly, and welcoming for staff and visitors. The Office Assistant will oversee routine cleaning so that offices and assigned areas remain neat and hygienic at all times. Duties include monitoring and replenishing cleaning products, toiletries, refreshments, stationery, and other supplies; managing the store by receiving, recording, and tracking inventory; and reordering supplies when needed.

The post holder assists with logistics for meetings, events, and appointments, maintains a tidy reception area, greets and directs visitors, and handles incoming calls professionally. Additional tasks include keeping office equipment in good working condition, arranging repairs, providing photocopying, filing, and document organisation support, and carrying out other duties assigned by the supervisor. Candidates should hold a Diploma in Office Administration, Management, or a related field, and must have at least two years of proven experience as an Office Assistant or in a similar administrative role. SOS Children's Villages looks for strong organisational and time management abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, proficiency in basic office software and technology, the capacity to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively, and a proactive problem-solving attitude.

No separate list of preferred qualifications is provided in the posting. SOS Children's Villages is the hiring organisation, and the vacancy sits within its National Association Tanzania and Zanzibar. The duty station is Mwanza, Tanzania, with full-time limited employment conditions and reporting to the Logistic and Administration Officer. Compensation and benefits are not stated in the vacancy.

Interested candidates can apply online through the SOS Children's Villages careers portal, powered by ICIMS.