HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL \Office assistant

HANDICAP
INTERNATIONAL

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMEN

Position: Office assistant                  Location: Gaza city
Responsible to: Field coordinator     Deadline: 9th of March 2009
THE ORGANIZATION
Handicap International is an international NGO specialising in the field of disability and post-emergency intervention. HI has been present in Palestine since 1996. Following the recent conflict in Gaza, HI is expanding its current program in Gaza Strip. The projects of HI focus on providing support to people with disability and injury, and other vulnerable persons such as the elderly and people with chronic disease. In Gaza, HI works mainly through partners.
The projects in Gaza Strip, implemented by HI and its partners, have a number of components including:
Set up of Focal Points (Information Centres) for people with disability, injury and their families to be registered and have access to information and services Rehabilitation services through facilities and mobile team Distribution of non-food items, mobility devices and other special needs items
THE JOB
Under the supervision of the field coordinator, based in Gaza, the Office assistant ensures that the day to-day administrative and cash flow management procedures in Gaza are implemented and followed. He/she will ensures the smooth running of the office in coordination with the different services of the Gaza office (project, logistics and administration).

Main tasks of the administrative officer include:
-Organise and maintain the administrative and operating framework of the office,
-Manage the cash box and deliver advances on a day-to-day basis,
-Organise and maintain the accountancy,
-Perform any other task as required by the line manager.
Skills required:
Flexible,
Ability to work independently,
Very good organisation skills,
Good knowledge of MS Excel® and MS Word®,
Knowledge of Palestinian legal framework,
Familiar with general administrative management and procedures.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
You will have a scholar background and a substantial experience in administration, accountancy, cash flow management.You are computer literate (word and Excel).
You will have strong organizational skills. You will be diplomatic and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills. You will be sensitive to the needs of vulnerable groups. You will be fluent in English (written and spoken), and arabic. A PLUS: previous experience with an international INGOs
Initial contract will be a determined contract up to the 31st of May. Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and Particularly welcomes applications from persons with disabilities Applications can be sent by email to [email protected], or delivered to our office in Gaza City (4th Floor, Al Rimal, El Halabi Street, Ansar Square), state clearly address and contact information.

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