Administrative Assistant

CESVI is an Italian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), working for global solidarity in more than 30 countries of the world. CESVI has been working in the occupied Palestinian Territory since 1994, focusing its interventions especially in the Northern West Bank, to implement several programs in partnership with Palestinian NGOs and Local Authorities.
CESVI, in partnership with “PWWSD - Working Woman Society for Development” and “ACAD - Arab Center for Agricultural Development” started a three years project for economic and social empowerment of women in Tulkarem Governorate. During the project will be established four new Women Centers in four clusters area of the governorate to serve all the villages in each cluster; the selected areas are Qaffin, ‘Attil, ‘Anabta, Kufr Sur/ Kufr Zibad. The main goal of the project is helping women beneficiaries to start their income - generating projects through microcredit activities. The project is coo-funded by Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
-Preferable to be a woman resident of the area (Tulkarem Governorate)
-Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, English Literature, Social Science or any related field.
-Minimum 2- 3 years of relevant experience, preferably with international NGOs.
-Ability to work for long hours, under pressure and in multicultural settings.
-Capacity to develop her capacities and will of continuous self-improvement.
-Strong co-ordination, interpersonal, communication and reporting skills.
-Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
-Excellent computer literacy.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Work under the supervision of Cesvi Project Manager and Cesvi Local Coordinator.
-Ensure office is fully functioning according to Cesvi procedures and policies.
-Operate office equipment and all systems, such as communication, Internet, telephones, fax;
-Answer all telephone calls.
-Arrange logistical matters of Cesvi office, consultants, guests etc.
-Organize all filing system for Cesvi office in Tulkarem and supervise related matters of abovementioned four Women Centers.
-Help in setting up and recruiting new staff for new projects.
-Conduct basic research needed on various issues of interest.
-Support other staff report activities in Arabic and English.

Terms of Office: 28 months, starting immediately
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates ONLY are kindly requested to submit their applications (CV + Cover Letter) ONLY in English, specifying in the e-mail subject “Administrative Assistant Job Position”, by email to the following e-mail address: [email protected]
The deadline for submission is Sunday June 6th, 2010. Only short listed candidates will be invited for interviews. Please note that Cesvi reserves the right to close any vacancies before the advertised deadline.
In partnership with PWWSD and ACAD, and co-funded by Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: