Jerusalem Administrative Assistant

AMIDEAST, an international non-profit organization in the West Bank and Gaza, is seeking qualified candidates for the following position.

AMIDEAST is seeking qualified applicants for an Administrative/Program Assistant for a one year (renewable) full-time contract position based in Jerusalem to begin September 1, 2010.

The Administrative Assistant will work full-time at AMIDEAST’s East Jerusalem office and support all aspects of AMIDEAST’s ongoing English language and professional skills training programs for the general public and private sponsors, as well as for the new America House cultural space hosted at AMIDEAST/Jerusalem. S/he will answer and transfer incoming telephone calls, receive and guide visitors, assist in office filing systems, prepare weekly courier, provide support to office staff, assume cashier duties, and other administrative duties. The yearly salary for this position is 48,000 NIS.

Qualified applicants will meet the following criteria:
-Minimum 2 years’ college or university -or- 5 years relevant work experience -or- combination
-Ability to work independently and as part of a team and be selfdirectedand motivated
-Fluent spoken and written Arabic and English language skills
-Positive attitude, and ability to work well with others; strong customer service orientation
-Experience using MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook
-Jerusalem Permit Holder

Interested persons are invited to fax or email a cover letter listing the position they are interested in and explaining why they are interested in applying, along with a detailed C.V. and three references, to 022408017 or to [email protected] no later than 4pm August 25, 2010.
Late applications will not be considered. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please