VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ VSO MALAWI POSITION: OFFICE ASSISTANT Location: Lilongwe Salary: K865,690.00/ Month (Gross) Location: Lilongwe Malawi Deadline: Jun 20, 2025 OVERVIEW VSO is the world’s leading international non-governmental organisation that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. In 2022/23, over 7,700 dedicated individuals from across the globe volunteered with VSO, bringing their abilities to support almost 11 million people in 35 countries. Our work centres on those who are left out by society – those living in extreme poverty or with disability and illness. Those who face discrimination and violence because of their gender, sexuality, or social status. Those who are at risk from disaster, disease, and conflict. But they are not passive beneficiaries of aid; they are the “primary actors” at the heart of our efforts. From their perspective, we define the issues, opportunities, and solutions that drive sustainable, local-led change. These individuals are the key agents of their own transformation. POSITION: OFFICE ASSISTANT Salary: K865,690.00/ Month (Gross) Location: Lilongwe Malawi Deadline: Jun 20, 2025 JOB/ROLE PURPOSE: To provide general cleanliness of the office. Safeguarding level Level 1: This post will have no direct contact/access to children and vulnerable adult, post holder will be expected to have a full commitment to always uphold VSO safeguarding policy. As part of our safer recruitment practice, a criminal background check (Basic DBS check for UK or equivalent Police check) will be obtained for post holder prior to start date. VSO has zero tolerance of abuse and exploitation of vulnerable people. We will expect all our employees/ volunteers to commit to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abide by our Global Safeguarding Policy TASK RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Maintenance and Cleaning: General office cleaning, including periodic intensive spring-cleaning and vacuum cleaning. Cleaning windows and arrangements for cleaning upholstery / carpets Washing up and cleaning the kitchen and washrooms. Ensuring supplies of water are available in the kitchen and washrooms. Removal of rubbish and keeping the office clear of equipment and stock. General maintenance i.e. changing light bulbs etc Assistance in loading and unloading of vehicles and equipment, when required. Support the front desk office. 2) Others: Actively participate in admin team meetings and staff meetings and other relevant workshops and training opportunities Participate in VSO Malawi’s team activities. Collaboration responsibilities (key teams/roles this role will be working with and level of engagement with each team: liaise, communicate, advocate, influence, etc.) Collaborate with all Country Project Staff from the national office and district offices. COMPETENCE REQUIRED Experience working with an international organization with strong interpersonal skills especially in a cross-cultural context is an advantage; Excellent time management skills with ability to manage a heavy office workload. Flexibility, able to adapt own and others work to the needs of the office; Good written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to prioritize and effectively manage duties in order to deliver high quality work to tight schedules Good interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain relations with colleagues, volunteers, VSO stakeholders, including managing difficult situations Attention to detail and meticulous with procedures. Friendly disposition. APPLY HERE: https://vso.my.salesforce-sites.com/VsoJobDetails?id=a0mQ2000003brTRIAY&source=linkedindirect