Secretary

Function:Secretary
Department:Economic Security Department
Place of Employment :Gaza

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Gaza is looking for candidates to fill the following position:

About ICRC

The ICRC, established in 1863, works worldwide to provide humanitarian help for people affected by conflict and armed violence and to promote the laws that protect victims of war.
Economic Security activities started in Gaza in 2002 in response to the deterioration of the economic situation and to ensure that the most vulnerable are able to maintain or regain their livelihood's at the household level. Our focus is on providing income support to families through Cash for Work projects and assisting farmers to rehabilitate, restore and enhance their agricultural production.

Main tasks
-Performs Secretarial duties (answer phones, receives ICRC visitors, filing, typing of different documents, updates contact lists)
-Channels all relevant information related to the department activities, and follows up daily news and relevant information.
-Performs Data Entry regarding project information.
-Prepares statistical and financial reports concerning the department projects on a weekly, monthly and yearly basis.
-Processes logistical requirements for the department
-Registers and treats information with confidentiality and accuracy
-Produces ad-hoc reports, minutes of meetings, and assessments of various kinds as required
-Translates (written/spoken) from Arabic to English and English to Arabic

Main skills required for the post
-Secretary diploma or University degree.
-2 years work experience within a similar field.
-Good written and spoken English essential
-Ability to translate Arabic to English and vice-versa, both verbally and in written form
-Good computer knowledge of Word and Excel. Internet and Database applications
-Can perform various secretarial duties independently
-Respects confidentiality, and behaves in an impartial way towards all contacts
-Is motivated and can work autonomously, and as part of a team
-Effective communicator with an ability to liaise and cooperate with other colleagues at various levels of the organisation

In accordance with the Resolution No. 17, 2010 of the Gaza Ministry of Interior, applicants who have a running contract with a Ministry will not be selected.

Interested applicants should submit a motivation letter and a resume, both in English, a personal passport size photo and any relevant certificates to the ICRC:

ICRC Sub-delegation / Gaza Attn. Administration Department Jalaa St. 50/43 Rimal, Gaza
Tel: 08-2822644 / Fax: 082828884 / E-mail: [email protected]