Youth For Tomorrow - Program Assistant

Applications are accepted ONLY through this link via Recruiterbox: https://mercycorps69469.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk0fvvw  GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: One Program Assistant will be based in Beirut to support the development of YFT operational, financial, administrative, logistical and other support systems necessary to ensure streamlined and efficient functioning of YFT operations. The Program Assistant is responsible for overseeing procurement aspects of Mercy Corps’ logistic operation.  Working closely with Program, Administration, Finance and Logistics the Procurement Officer is instrumental in supporting program activities through his/her services. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Work Closely with the procurement team to understand MC Procurement Principles Has a full understanding of MC procurement policies and administration. Assist Program Manager in administration and logistic Requests that is needed for the program. Support and create the necessary systems for all the needs of Youth program, procurement and filing. Support the program manager in preparing Purchase requests form. Attend monthly and weekly meeting of the YFT team and prepare minutes of meeting Translate documents if needed from English to Arabic or vice versa   ACCOUNTABILITY : Accountable for following Mercy Corps Field Procurement Manual, the MC Code of conduct regarding procurement activities and MC Conflict of Interest policy. REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Deputy Program Manager SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: NONE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: Degree in a relevant business field is desired 1-2 years of experience in large scale in experience in creating system Strong organizational skills; ability to interact effectively with international and national personnel Excellent oral and written English skills High computer skills on MS Office programs, especially in MS Excel Demonstrate and the ability to multi-task and process information into action as to not delay program activities SUCCESS FACTORS: Conscientious with an excellent sense of judgment Ability to work simultaneously on multiple tasks Willingness and ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people Ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel Good spoken and written English Computer literate and strong organizational skills.