Receptionist

AMIDEAST, an international non-profit organization in the West Bank and Gaza, is seeking full-time qualified candidate for its USAID funded education program-Model Schools Network (MSN) Program. AMIDEAST is recruiting for the position of Receptionist to be based in its main office in Ramallah:

Position code: MSN 084

This is a multifaceted position based at the MSN Ramallah Office Reception but responding to tasks and providing support to administration department.   Most duties will be performed at the reception but relate to other admin and program functions of the MSN office.  

Specific responsibilities include:

-Receptionist is the first person people see when they walk into or hear when they call the MSN office; s/he is therefore responsible for making a good first impression on all visitors. The Receptionist is responsible for answering telephones, routing and screening calls, greeting visitors, responding to inquiries from the public and providing information about MSN and coordinating mail into and out of the office.  
-Helps in international travel-related logistics for program participants, including corresponding with the travel agent and handling advance planning on visas, hotels, and other logistics. Direction in this case may come from the COP, DCOP or other program staff.
-Performs data entry, typing and a variety of other office tasks, such as faxing and scanning, upon request.
-Assists the Admin Department in various duties, such as filing, coordination of training room activities, organizing the shared drive and office administration.  
-Respond to administrative needs of various departments as needed

Minimum Academic Qualifications
College degree in Business, Office Practice, secretary, or office management,
 
Other Qualifications
-Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures
-Fluency in Arabic. Good English is preferred
-Knowledge of software applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, and e-mail

Key Competencies

-Verbal and written communication skills
-Keyboard & typing skills
-Professional personal presentation
-Customer/visitor service orientation
-Information management
-Organizing and planning
-Attention to detail
-Initiative
-Reliability
-Ability to work under pressure

Please send a cover letter indicating the specific position including the position code and resume to [email protected] Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Closing date for applications is 5:00pm, Sunday, September 4, 2010.