Administrative/Finance Assistant

Job Title:Administrative/Finance Assistant

Location:Jerusalem
Duration:Six months with the possibility of extension
Contract Type:Full -Time Post  
Closing Date:June 11th, 2011

DanChurchAid, DCA is a Danish humanitarian nongovernmental organizations (NGO), established in 1922,   has been supporting work in the occupied Palestinian territories since 1950 and it has a local Palestinian presence with a Middle East team of 10. DCA has an office in Jerusalem and Gaza working with local partners, international networks, churches and non-religious civil organizations to assist the poorest of the poor.

DCA is recruiting an Administrative/Finance Assistant (full-time) for its office in Jerusalem.

Responsibilities and Duties:

-Provide   all the secretarial services to ensure smooth flow of information within the office.
-Assist in the office management in collaboration with the Regional Representative and Administration Officer.
-Monitor and ensure the office is always maintained properly and cleanly.
-Ensure that all office equipment and furniture are in working condition and take corrective actions immediately during malfunctioning.
-Ensure the stock for office supplies is maintained at an adequate level for smooth operations.
-Make purchase requisitions for the replenishment of supplies.
-Handle all incoming and outgoing (electronic & paper) communications.
-Develop and manage an effective document filing system based on DCA administrative guidelines.
-Maintain all personnel files according to the confidentiality guidelines of DCA.
-Make travel arrangements to local and DCA/HQ staff as well as visitors.
-Manage the petty cash portfolio of the office.
-Perform material procurement duties as necessary.
-Provide clerical services for data entry and basic accounting activities when needed in consultation with the Administration Officer.
-Ensure that all transactions adhere to the DCA financial guidelines and control systems and report for any discrepancy, if any.

Key Qualifications:

-Fresh graduate with a university degree in Accounting or Finance.
-Multi-Tasking, organizational, prioritization skills are necessary.
-Attentions to detail, initiative, inter personal skills, patience, able to meet deadlines and work independently/unsupervised and cooperatively with team member is required.
-Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in English and Arabic.
-Excellent computer skills.
-Jerusalem ID is preferable.
-Driving License is an asset.


To apply for this position: Applicants should send their CV with 2 traceable references and a cover letter that includes justification of interest in this post to the following e-mail address: [email protected]  no later than 11th of June 2011. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.