Administrative Officer

The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable
development with worldwide operations. GTZ promotes complex reforms and change processes.
Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis.
In the context of German-Palestinian Technical Cooperation, GTZ has been commissioned
by the German Government to implement the second phase of the
 

To support the Program Team at the German House for Development Cooperation in Al-Bireh, we are looking for an
 

Responsibilities and tasks include but are not limited to:

• Manage limited subject area or recurring tasks according to request of clients or of supervisor;
• Assist supervisor in implementing GTZ policies, procedures, systems, rules and regulations;
• Perform administrative tasks which demand the mastery of a specific subject area, acting on own
initiative and responsibility, anticipating possible difficulties, and developing solutions;
• Manage daily office operations and facilitate information exchange with partners and other
programmes;
• Preparation of contracts as required by the PSDP.
• Procurement of program assets including inventory and preparation of handing over protocol.
• Organizing business trips including purchasing tickets, hotel accommodation and transportation
for staff, consultants, counterparts and travel expense calculation.
• Assist in preparing local subsidy payments
• follow up on submission of deliverables and completion of payments for the consultants and/or
vendors;
• Maintain communications and good relations with colleagues;
• Assist in any other related task

Required qualifications:

• College or University degree BA or related fields.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant occupational experience.
• Fluent in Arabic and English. German is a definite plus.
• Excellent computer and communication skills.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, self-initiator, flexible and able to work with people of
different backgrounds, service oriented, friendly personality, well organised and motivated
Assignment: Starting 1. February 2010.

GTZ is an equal opportunity employer, and offers an attractive and challenging working environment with opportunities for skill enhancement.
We are looking forward to your application by email comprising your CV and cover letter
until 10th Dec 09 to the following address: [email protected].