Administrative & Financial Assistant

International Relief and Development (IRD) is a nongovernmental, nonprofit organization,
operating in the West Bank and Gaza since December 2007. IRD’s mission is to reduce the suffering of the world’s most vulnerable groups and provide tools and resources needed to increase their self-sufficiency. IRD office is seeking to hire a qualified Administrative & Financial Assistant to be based in Ramallah.
The Administrative & Financial Assistant will be responsible for implementing multitasks
in three fields:
A. Administration and logistics
1. Ensure office is fully functioning.
2. Arrange logistical matters of IRD office, consultants, guests etc.
3. Organize and maintain IRD filing system.
B. Finance and accounting
1. Prepare and coordinate office monthly financial fund requests and expenditures reports.
2. Assist in different financial tasks in accordance with IRD procedures and policies.
C. Technical support
1. Assist in Program development field.
2. Conduct basic research needed on various issues of interest to IRD Palestine office.
3. Help in technical work including setting up meetings, translating basic documents
and drafting letters.
Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, social science or any related field.
- Minimum 3- 5 years of relevant experience. Experience with International NGOs is a plus.
- Strong co-ordination and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated communication skills, including proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to work under pressure and in multicultural settings.
Interested candidates are kindly requested to submit their CVs with a cover letter clearly
indicating the position name, explaining how they are qualified to fulfill the specified
position and names, telephone number and emails of three current references.
Complete applications must be sent by email at [email protected]. The deadline for
receiving the completed applications is May 22, 2009. Only short listed candidates will be
contacted. IRD is an equal opportunity employer.