Receptionist

Catholic Relief Services is an international aid agency and has been present in the Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza for over 60 years. The CRS JWBG Country Program currently supports development/relief programs and activities in the sectors of youth development, education, humanitarian assistance, and peace & justice.

Position Title: Receptionist
Location: Jerusalem

Job Summary
Under the supervision and guidance of the Operations Manager (OM), the Receptionist key responsible is to manage the reception area; greet and direct visitors and phone callers to the appropriate department and/or person; take and deliver messages as needed.
manage document flow: fax, e-mail, pouch, mail; sort and ensure that all communications are circulated in a timely manner; manage the phone system and any other communication systems (i.e. radio based, VoIP) and answer, route and place calls; schedule appointments, and maintain and update appointment calendars; collect, sort, distribute and prepare mail, messages and courier deliveries; schedule space and equipment for special programs and prepare lists of participants; and perform duties such as taking care of office space by maintaining clean and representative lobby or reception area.

Qualifications:
-HS diploma, University degree preferred; significant comparable work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
-Two to three years in a comparable position;
-Strong language skills both written and oral in English and local language;
-Excellent communicator; good telephone skills
-Ability to prioritize work;
-Knowledge of office equipment: PC, fax, photocopier;
-Strong computer skills in MS Office,
-Ability to work as part of a team and represent CRS in a professional manner

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] and indicate the position to which they are applying no later than April 1, 2011.