Administrative Assistant

The Administrative Assistant undertakes the following main functions and responsibilities:

• Organizes all office work (filing, writing memos, processing payments, filling forms, etc.) and keeps track of various needs (stationary, repairs, purchase requisitions, etc.)
• Performs various administrative support duties (e.g. travel and lodging reservations)
• Manages the institute’s general mail
• Manages the calendar and activities schedule of the project
• Assists when needed in drafting and processing reports
• Organizes own work, sets priorities and meets critical deadlines
• Performs other duties as required for the effective operation of the project

The minimum required qualifications and experience:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and achieve deadlines under pressure
• B.A., preferably in the social sciences, business, or other field relevant to the position

• Proven experience with office related tasks
• Good computer skills and proficiency in word processing (English and Arabic typing skills)
• Ability to compose correspondence independently or based brief instructions
• Ability to collaborate with other staff members
• Ability to work with persons with different cultural backgrounds
• Maintaining confidentiality