Administrative Officer, Office of the COO

Center for International Forestry Research
Center for International Forestry Research

Administration, Operations

Nairobi, Kenya

Posted on Sep 15, 2026

1. Executive and Operational Support

  • Manage the COO’s calendar, prioritize meeting requests, and coordinate travel, logistics, and briefing materials.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the COO’s Office, screening and prioritizing emails, calls, correspondence, and requests.
  • Prepare, edit, and format executive summaries, operational reports, presentations, and meeting materials.
  • Organize meetings between the COO and relevant teams, prepare agendas, capture action points, track deadlines, and follow up on deliverables.
  • Establish and maintain effective communication channels within the COO’s Office and across teams.
  • Develop and strengthen administrative structures and workflows that support the effective functioning of the COO’s Office.
  • Maintain professional relationships with visitors, partners, collaborating organizations, and government stakeholders.

2. Process Improvement and Project Coordination:

  • Support the COO in streamlining cross-team workflows and standardizing operating procedures.
  • Track organizational and operational key performance indicators, milestones, and progress against agreed priorities.
  • Coordinate special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Office of the COO.
  • Act as a liaison between the COO and administrative, operational, and technical teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.
  • Identify administrative bottlenecks and recommend practical improvements to enhance efficiency and accountability.

3. Administrative Management

  • Maintain organized, accurate, and confidential records for the COO’s Office.
  • Manage and monitor the COO’s Office budget, expenditures, procurement requests, invoices, and expense reports.
  • Coordinate operational updates, policy communication, and administrative information flow across the organization.
  • Oversee logistics, procurement activities, office requirements, and administrative support related to the COO’s Office.
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures for document management, confidentiality and reporting.