Office Assistant

Focus of the Role

TBI is growing its presence in Ghana and to support that growth, TBI is looking to recruit an Office Assistant to provide efficient support to the team and ensure smooth running of the office space.

Job Introduction

The role will be under immediate supervision of the Operations and Office Manager to perform general Office/Administrative and Logistics support to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• General office management - ensuring all systems are operational
• Support the procurement of office stationery and consumables
• Assist in preparing brochures, printing / photocopying / binding reports
• Support in managing all office correspondences and filing
• Collate information on assets for input into asset register (Serial numbers, Model Numbers)
• Reporting defects in the toilets, kitchen and general office to the Ops and Office Manager
• Ensuring that necessary office repairs are done
• Run errands as requested by the Ops and Office Manager
• Assist in organising the office and always ensure orderliness
• Monitor stocks of office supplies e.g. stationery, first aid kits etc. to avoid stock out
• Assists in the provision of logistic support for project workshops and training
• Perform other office and security duties as assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

Please note, it is essential you have an existing right to work in Ghana to apply for this role.

About The Institute

The Tony Blair Institute (TBI) is a mission-driven not for profit organisation. We exist to equip political leaders and governments to build open, inclusive and prosperous societies. We work hard, every day, to make a difference. When governments work well they are able to create economic and social change in a way that promotes fairness, social justice and opportunity. We work relentlessly to support leader and governments with the challenges they face. Giving them practical solutions and actionable insights, that once implemented, can be transformative for their people  

We do this within two connected divisions: 

 Government Advisory 

Our Government Advisory teams work directly with political leaders and governments around the world to implement reforms that improve the lives of their citizens. It works with a variety of partners and its outputs cover a range of disciplines and projects across countries in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and South Asia.

 Policy Futures 

Our Policy Futures work encompasses three broad areas: 

• Renewing the Centre: developing a bold and innovative domestic policy programme to help renew the centre ground of British politics; 
• Tech and Public Policy: exploring the policy challenges and opportunities presented by the technological revolution; and 
• Extremism Policy Unit: creating solutions designed to tackle the threat of extremist ideologies in the UK and around the world. 

As an organisation, the core beliefs we all embrace are: 

• Open and Progressive: you’ll believe in the value of teamwork 
• Bold and Pragmatic: you’ll approach everything you do with integrity and authenticity 
• Optimistic Changemaker: you’ll be focused on results 

TBI believes embracing diversity and inclusion make us a better place to work.  It’s our goal to reflect everyone in society and we actively welcome applications from individuals and groups who are under-represented in the workplace. We celebrate difference be it ethnicity, religion, age, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. We will only ever assess you on your abilities and fit for a role. We’re happy to discuss any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during recruitment and, if you\'re successful, discuss any adjustments you might need to thrive in your role.