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 a

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;
-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.

Minimum 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: expected starting date November 2010.
GTZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment
with opportunities for skill enhancement.
We are looking forward to your application by email comprising your CV and cover letter not later
than October 11th, 2010 to the following address: [email protected] .
Make sure you include the following reference in the email subject “Administrative Assistant”