Administrative Asssitant

Secours Islamique France (SIF) is a Non-Governmental Organization of international solidarity basedin France. Founded in 1991, SIF is a non-profit and non-political organization that intends to help,to bring relief and to protect the lives of those threatened by natural disasters, armed conflicts or by economic collapse. SIF is an Islamic Relief worldwide family member and intervenes in more than 30 countries around the world through operations of emergency aid, recovery and development. It is present in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Our goal is to help people suffering everywhere in the world. SIF provides its help in the respect of the cultural diversity, without any distinction of origin, religion or sex. SIF has recently opened a Country Office in Ramallah.

Responsible To: Country Director/-Palestine
Location:Ramallah
Commencing Date: October 1, 2010

SUMMARY:
Provide administrative support to the office staff and maintain a positive attitude. Duties include
answering and transfering incoming telephone calls, faxing, photocopying, filing, assisting staff
and visitors, preparing as required, minutes of meetings in English. Manage scheduling, incoming/
outgoing mail, and other office communications. Translate material as needed (into English/Arabic).
Schedule and coordinate meetings/conferences, appointments. Manage event logistics (invitations,
mailing lists, agendas, accomodations).

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED :
-University degree (B.A.) in English, business administration or other relevant field ;
-2 -3 years of relevant professional experience ;
-Effective prioritization and organizational skills with attention to detail ;
-Good communication skills and team player ;
-Good command of written and spoken English and Arabic; French is an asset;
-Excellent computer skills and ability to operate software programmes such as MS Word, Excel,
and other applications
-Ability to translate from English to Arabic and Arabic to English
-References for the last 3 years of work experience are required;

Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, including 3 professional references (e-mail address and phone number must be included), and a date of availability to Head of Mission, [email protected] in English only. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line MUST include Administrative Assistant.

Deadline to apply is September 25, 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please
submit only by email: CVs that do not meet the qualifications above will not be considered.