FIXED-TERM JOB VACANCY OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

FIXED-TERM JOB VACANCY

OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE

Operations Department

Beirut Office

Application Deadline: December 5, 2017

Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking an Operations Associate to be responsible for providing day-to-day operational support in finance, human resources, facilities, administration and IT to ensure the smooth and efficient running of HRW’s Beirut office. The position is based in Beirut and reports to the Associate Director of Financial Operations, based in New York. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), fixed-term position from approximately January to June 2018.

Responsibilities:

Finance

1. Act as the local Finance representative and assist with the implementation of Finance policies locally;
2. Manage the bank accounts and cash flows;
3. Process financial transactions including bill payments, expense reimbursements and disbursements;

Human Resources

1. Act as the local HR representative and assist with the implementation of HR policies locally;
2. Liaise with local government offices, insurance and pension providers, and other HR service providers;
3. Assist with the recruitment, on-boarding and departure of local staff, fellows, consultants and interns;
4. Administer and process local employee payroll, pensions, health benefits and insurance;

Facilities and Administration

1. Maintain the smooth and effective functioning of the office;
2. Handle general office maintenance and facilities issues;
3. Liaise with suppliers and providers and negotiate commercial and services contracts in a cost-effective manner;

Information Technology

1. Liaise with IT/Helpdesk to troubleshoot computer problems and back up and update network files as necessary;
2. Liaise with IT or local phone service and internet provider to troubleshoot phone and internet problems; and

Carry out other duties as necessary.

Related Skills and Knowledge: 

1. Excellent organizational, administrative, financial, and analytical skills are required.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic are required.
3. Strong computer knowledge including advanced ability with Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail are required.
5. Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision, problem solve, and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations globally are required.
6. Ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously and working effectively toward deadlines is required.
7. Good judgment, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
8. Experience with finance and human resources databases is highly desirable

Salary and Benefits:  HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.