Administrative Assistant

 

The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable
development with worldwide operations. GTZ promotes complex reforms and change processes. Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis.
In the context of German-Palestinian Technical Cooperation, GTZ has been commissioned by the
German Government to implement the second phase of the
 

To support the Program Team at the German House for Development Cooperation in Al-Bireh, we are looking for an
 

Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to:
• Provides administrative / secretarial support for the Program, such as answering the phone, sending faxes, assisting staff and visitors, preparing as required, e.g. agendas and minutes of meetings;
• Responsible for all petty cash payments in accordance with GTZ rules and regulations
• Is in charge of all logistical and administrative arrangements related to the PSDP workshops,
meetings, short-term missions etc.;
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, appointments etc. for the Team Leader;
• Organizing workshop logistics including hall reservation, etc…
• Vehicles which includes vehicles’ log, fuel consumption calculation and renewal of vehicles’
insurance.
• Organizes and maintains the office and office equipment and vehicles;
• Establishes, maintains, and updates files, databases, records, and/or other soft and hard
documentation for the PSDP;
• Assists, supports and deputizes the Program’s Administrative Officer.

Required qualifications:

• College or University degree (BA in Business Administration, Accounting or similar)
• Fluent in Arabic, excellent command of English; German skills are highly desirable
• Excellent computer skills
• Flexibility, organizational and coordination skills
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to learn quickly and take on increasing responsibilities

Assignment: Starting 1. February 2010.

GTZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working
environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.
Please send your CV along with a cover letter by e-mail to [email protected] not later than
10th December 2009.