Cardno: Administration Assistant – Program Office

Position Title: Administration Assistant – Program Office

Reports to: Program Services Lead

Duration: Full time until 31 December 2024 (with possible extension)

The program

The Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program (SIIP), is an Australian partnership with the Solomon Islands Government, which aims to improve the quality, accessibility, sustainability and inclusivity of economic infrastructure in Solomon Islands. Cardno will implement the Program on behalf of the Australian Government.

Key Task

To support the delivery of this infrastructure program in the Solomon Islands, Cardno requires a number of office support positions.Cardno is seeking expressions of interest from suitably experienced applicants for the following office positions:

Administration Assistant – will provide administration support to the program through filing, scanning, copying and checking documentation is complete, taking minutes at meetings, supporting workshops and audit activities, and ensuring the team maintains accurate records.

For further information on each individual role, please copy and paste the relevant link below to access the associated terms of reference detailing responsibilities and selection criteria:

• https://www.cardno.com/media/7584/siip_administration-assistant-tor.pdf

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualifications and/or previous experience in the you are applying for.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal English language skills.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and to meet management deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise.
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team in an office environment.
• Sound Microsoft Office skills are required for all Officer and Assistant positions.
• Experience working for a donor-funded program (desirable).
• Logistics and driver positions must have a valid driver’s license.

Location and travel requirements

The position will be based in Honiara with possible provincial travel.

How to apply

We welcome your interest in joining the Cardno team. Please copy and paste this link into your web brower: https://clientapps.jobadder.com/41217/cardno/3738567 and click the ‘apply’ button to submit your application online by

Due date:5pm Sunday 18 July 2021 (Honiara, Solomon Islands time). Your application must include the following:

A maximum two-page cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

• Up to date CV.
• Details of three professional referees.

Contact

For any questions about the position, please contact recruitment@siip.com.sb

About Cardno

We are a global provider of integrated professional services which enrich the physical and social environment for the communities in which we live and work.

Our team of multidisciplinary specialists has more than 70 years’ experience in designing, developing and delivering sustainable projects and community advancement programs.

Cardno is committed to safety and the prevention of sexual abuse and harassment, child protection and bribery prevention.

We want to engage with the right people to deliver our client programs.

As part of our approach you will be subjected to formal background screening, criminal record checks, employment verification, and periodic compliance checks.

All Cardno staff receive safety, compliance and safeguards training and are responsible for contributing to a safer working culture.

Cardno is Equal Opportunity Employer Cardno is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Australia’s Solomon Islands Infrastructure Program is funded by the Australian Government and implemented by Cardno