Administrative Assistant

Job Description
Project: West Bank & Gaza SMART Project
Expected start and end date: November 2021 – end of project
Level of effort: Full-time
Location: Ramallah, Palestine
 
Background
The Small and Medium Enterprise Assistance for Recovery and Transition (SMART) project is a four year, USAID funded program implemented by DAI.  SMART aims to rapidly recover Palestinian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and put them on a path to revitalization following unprecedented crises e.g., COVID-19. SMART will help SMEs regain productivity, grow, and expand. It will promote economic growth and self-reliance in the West Bank and Gaza.
 
Purpose 
The Administrative Assistant will act as the project receptionist, manage logistical arrangements, and support the proper functioning of the project office.  
 
Responsibilities
 
Communications Management
  1. Handle calls, mail, and electronic communications; 
  2. Compose and type correspondence; and interface as appropriate to parties passing through or using the project office.  
  3. Route messages and information to appropriate individuals, paying particular attention to channeling communications to other project offices.
 
Information Management
  1. Develop and maintain office filing systems; maintain library resources; take, prepare, and distribute minutes from meetings.
 
Facilities Management
  1. Maintain relationships with apartment landlords and office building management.
  2. Responsible for the maintenance and procurement of all computer equipment, office furniture and office supplies. 
  3. Responsible for maintaining proper inventory of all project property.
 
Project Logistics
  1. Manage logistics support for all field office employees as well as STTA.
  2. Assist events staff with logistics if needed.
  3. Responsible for vehicle registration and supervising vehicles repair and maintenance.

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Job Requirements
Requirements:
 
EDUCATION
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or professional certification in a relevant field preferred, not required. 
 
WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Prior work experience relevant to the position valued
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Fluent English communication skills, including written communications
 
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
  • High level of interpersonal and diplomatic skills required.
  • Basic computer and office equipment knowledge.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Previous work experience in Jordan or the Middle East desired.
 
Reporting:
The Admin assistant will report directly to the HR & Administrative Officer.
Job Details
Job Title Administrative Assistant
Deadline 05 - Oct - 2021
Location Ramallah
Job Type Full time
Position Level Mid Career
Salary N/A
Degree Bachelor's degree
Experience 4 Years
Application Instructions

To Apply:  If you would like to be part of a dynamic project team and are interested in submitting your CV for consideration, please apply through the following link:

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Individual position postings including job description and qualifications sought can be viewed at the link provided. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for additional information.  All applications must be received no later than October 5, 2021.

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