Administrative Assistant

Description

The primary responsibility of the Administrative Assistant is to provide a variety of administrative and programmatic support functions to Staff and Volunteers. For Staff, the Administrative Assistant greets all visitors from the reception area, helps to organize events and provides administrative support to the programmatic unit. For volunteers, the Administrative Assistant inputs volunteer payment and reimbursement data into financial databases, processes in-country volunteer travel and maintains volunteer personal files. The Administrative Assistant takes initiative, works independently and flexible.

Requirements

Education: University degree, equivalent to a bachelor’s degree, in Administration or related field.

Prior Work Experience: Four (4) years of professional administrative experience.

Language Proficiency: Level 4 language proficiency in both English and Armenian, according to the Interagency Language Roundtable http://www.govtilr.org/.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes: Competence in using the Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook; Ability to operate general office equipment such as: copiers, printers, computers, cell phone, satellite phone; Strong sense of integrity; Ability to maintain confidential information; Attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure is essential; Ability to travel occasionally, both locally and internationally.

Additional Notes

TO APPLY

Interested candidates must submit all of the following.:

1. Cover letter in English that describes your qualifications
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae in English
3. The names and contact information in English (phone and email) of at least 3 references who are familiar with your work

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

Please submit to email address mentioned in announcement.

Please put Administrative Assistant in the subject line: Electronic applications will be acknowledged via return email. (Please contact us if you do not receive a message.)

*Please contact us in case you do not receive a confirmation email after submission of application.

Alternatively, candidates may drop off applications to a Contracting Officer at 33 Charents Street, Yerevan 0025, Armenia

Please note that only candidates who are selected for interviews will be contacted.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Peace Corps Armenia provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.