Office Assistant

Office Assistant Are you organized, proactive, and ready to gain more valuable office experience? We're looking for an enthusiastic Office Assistant to support our team for 20 hours per week. About the job Oikocredit International is looking for an Office Assistant (20 hours) to be based in Quito, Ecuador. This position supports regional or hub office staff, the investment manager/senior investment officer, investment officers, regional director, SPCB officer, finance, portfolio manager. This position will support marketing activities for outflow in the country, being responsible for the more operational tasks. Together with the Investment manager/ Senior investment officer the assistant supports the execution of activities. Tasks include, among other things, coordinating Oikocredit participation in events (sponsorships, attendance). Main responsibilities Supports with accounting and compliance local regulation Supports Marketing & Communications activities at Hub level in coordination with Communications at the International Office (press releases, post for LinkedIn, Translations, planning of photographer's visits). Manages contract with external IT consultants and other suppliers (stationary/maintenance/cleaning services) Receives visitors Makes electronic payments and manage petty cash Support the local compliance in the country before local authorities. HR and Finance local support Payments management and programming the payments to be approved by the authorized person in the bank Manages and updates functional contacts database Supports electronic and hardcopy filing of documents in support of country staff Service providers agreements Entering the accounting information into external/ internal systems Qualifications Bachelor’s degree administrative or secretarial support education or similar Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience High computer literacy in general Fluency in English. Benefits Impactful Work; Contribute to meaningful social and environmental change. Professional Growth; you will have access to training and learning opportunities. Collaborative Environment: Work with passionate professionals dedicated to impact investing and sustainability. Additional remarks This position is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months. How to apply Please submit your application in English , including your CV and a letter of motivation. Oikocredit is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that embraces individuals from various backgrounds. Department Impact Investment Locations Quito, Ecuador Remote status Hybrid About Oikocredit International Oikocredit is a social impact investor and worldwide cooperative with almost five decades of experience in leading positive change through investments in financial inclusion, agriculture and renewable energy. To achieve a greater social impact, Oikocredit’s new strategy has a clear community-focused approach. Whether it’s working with our partners to meet the needs of low-income people or bringing together our members and investors, a community-focused approach will benefit all areas of our work. Oikocredit is guided by the principle of empowering low-income people to improve their quality of life, Oikocredit supports partner organisations in Africa, Asia and Latin America with loans, equity investments and capacity building. Oikocredit is financed by individuals and institutions who want to be part of a global movement for social change. Our investments prioritise social impact while safeguarding the environment and generating fair financial returns. We’re a global organisation with local presence, able to respond to our partners’ needs and strengthen them by offering more than financing. Oikocredit has more than 300 members of staff in around 20 countries with over 30 nationalities.