Administrative Officer

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 seeking highly qualified candidates for the following position:
Position Title: Administrative Officer
Reports to: PCAP Program Director Gaza
Locations: Gaza Field Office

Job Summary:
Under the supervision and guidance of the PCAP Program Director Gaza, the Admin Project Officer (AO) is responsible for assisting and supporting the Gaza field office in project planning and implementation. The AO will ensure timely, efficient and effective administrative, organizational, financial and technical support to project activities. The AO plays an integral role in the flow of information concerning program support).
The AO will deal with a diverse group of partners, vendors and contractors at all levels, both internal and external to CRS, and ensure all are treated in a professional and courteous manner. The AO will assist in procurement of materials & services in accordance with CRS’ and USG procurement policies and procedures.
Inspect quality and specifications as per purchase order and ensure all financial documents are in
compliance with CRS financial policies and procedures. Additionally, the AO will provide coordination, logistics and vehicle management support for project related activities.

Position Requirements and Qualifications:
-University Degree required; significant comparable work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
-Strong language skills both written and oral in English and Arabic;
-At least five years in a comparable position;
-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. Admin Officer -Gaza) no later than November 18, 2010.