Administrative Assistant

Catholic Relief Services is an international aid agency and has been present in the Jerusalem, West Bank, and Gaza since 1961. The CRS JWBG country program currently supports development/relief programs and activities in the sectors of civil society, humanitarian assistance, youth development, education, and peace & justice. CRS is implementing the Civic Participation Program (CPP), a three year project funded by USAID that aims to strengthen the Palestinian civil society, by increasing Palestinian civil society organizations’ (CSO) viability and promoting civil society’s institutional development throughout the West Bank and Gaza.

CRS is seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position:

Position Title: Administrative Assistant, Ramallah-based
Reports to: Chief of Party

Job Summary:
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for assisting the Chief of Party (CoP) to ensure timely, efficient and effective administrative, secretarial and receptionist support to local office management and staff. The Administrative Assistant plays an integral role in the flow of information into, through and out of the organization and is the first point of contact for anyone contacting our local office. The Administrative Assistant provides general administrative, secretarial and procurement including assisting the Procurement Officer to prepare tenders, support documentation, collection of bids; manage the office supplies; and maintain the filing of all related supporting documents. The Administrative Assistant will manage the reception area and the phone system; assist with arrangements of meetings; maintain petty cash and the related reporting.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:
-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;
-Strong computer skills in MS Office

Interested candidates with relevant education and experience are encouraged to send their CV and a cover letter by email to [email protected] and must indicate the position title and location within the subject line of the email to which they are applying (i.e. Assistance Finance Officer-Jerusalem) no later than
October 20, 2010.