Program Assistant

CHF International is implementing a three-year program, called Palestinian Community Assistance Program in Gaza with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
The overall goal for PCAP is to pave the way to a brighter future for Palestinians through social and economic relief and recovery by meeting basic humanitarian needs and laying the foundations for long-term recovery in Gaza. To support the implementation of this program, CHF International and partners are seeking qualified candidates to assume the following positions, on a possible renewable yearly contract:

Program Assistant (2 position) – Gaza
Programs: USAID-PCAP
Duration: 1 Year       

1- Job Summary and Duties:
CHF is seeking a candidate for a Program Assistant position in its Gaza Office. The Program Assistant shall be responsible for administrative program issues related to CHF’s role under PCAP, which comprise of Housing, Infrastructure and Agriculture. 

Responsibilities:
-Typing correspondence and reports.
-Preparing activity summary sheet, short list, request for quotation, purchase order, and contracts.
-Assisting in preparation of project forms, monitoring documents and reports.
-Conducting internet research on socio-economic data or other project data as requested.
-Screening incoming faxes and distribute them as needed, registering and sending fax as requested.
-Organizing the meetings and daily schedules of the Program Manager.
-Ensure training locations are organized prior to the staff or beneficiaries require them.
-Scanning and copying of official documents as requested.
-Filing, maintaining and up-dating program records.
-Coordinate with other INGO’s in relation to training and meetings.
-Handling daily cars movement for the Engineering staff and Social Workers.
-Preparing weekly car movement schedule.

Qualifications:

Education and Training
-A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or other relevant field from an accredited institution or other relevant field, or a combination of experience and education working in this sector.

Experience
-At least 3 years relevant experience with international organizations
-Past work with USAID and/or European funded programs preferred.
Technical skills   
-Experience in some aspect of program or event management.
-Must be able to interact with other INGO’s.
-Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and excellent written communication skills. 
-Possess a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
-Good command of spoken and written English and Arabic.
-Excellent command of Microsoft Office applications

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] or fax to 082888155 no later than 4:00 pm on December 20, 2010.  Please send one application either by email or fax, but not both, indicating the position title. CHF International is an equal opportunity employer.