Program Assistant

AMIDEAST, an international non-profit organization in the West Bank and Gaza, is seeking qualified candidates for Program Officer and Program Assistant level positions for a new Scholarship Program. The positions are full-time, 12-month positions, at its branch office in El-Bireh, to begin as soon as possible. 
This positions provides support in the implementation of the Scholarship Program and shares overall technical responsibility for the successful implementation of the programmatic goals with program staff including ensuring that goals, objectives, and milestones are achieved. The Program Officer and Program Assistant will assist in the recruitment, screening, selection, training, testing, and placement of students in universities in the US and alumni activities after students complete their academic program.

Program Assistant

Description of Responsibilities
-Assist with outreach visits and recruitment
-Assist in the screening, selection, training, testing, and placement of students
-Provide email and telephone support to institutions and individual requests for program information
-Follow-up with students on dossier completion, training, and visa applications
-Assist with orientation and travel arrangements for students
-Assist with photography and promotion of events
-Maintain databases, alumni records, and project files
-Assist with logistics for alumni events
-Compile minutes of meetings and document program activities when needed
-Provide assistance with translation
-Provide office clerical support and administrative assistance as required
-Project a professional appearance, cooperative attitude and maintain high ethical standards
-Perform other related duties as needed

Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:
-An undergraduate degree in education or related social sciences;
-1 year of relevant work experience
-Excellent written and spoken English and spoken Arabic
-Organized, conscientious, and detail-oriented;
-Excellent communication and organizational skills;
-Ability to multi-task in a busy workplace environment;
-Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook required;
-Familiarity with online and social media programs and tools strongly preferred;
-Ability to work independently as well as part of a team and be self-directed and motivated.


To apply, please e-mail a cover letter expressing interest that explains why you are interested in this opportunity, along with a detailed resume/CV and contact information for three references no later than October 3rd. Please use the following email address to submit your letter and resume/CV:
 

[email protected]

and indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.  Only short-listed individuals will be contacted for further consideration. No phone calls, please.

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