Administrative Assistant for the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA).

Administrative Assistant for the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA).Posted date [2011-Sep-05]  (ID: 11178)

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

USAID/ETHIOPIA

USAID/ETHIOPIA is accepting applications from interested individuals for the position of Administrative Assistant for the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA).

Location of Work: USAID/US Embassy Entoto Road

Final Closing Date: September 12, 2011

Salary Range:  Birr 59,288 to Birr 135,675 per annum depending on the selected candidate’s earning history, qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Diploma in Administrative Studies, Management or related field is required; Training in administration, finance or a (humanitarian) subject is preferred.

Experience: At least three years of progressively responsible experience related to program management and administrative assistance is required. An understanding of humanitarian work in Ethiopia Including governmental and non-governmental is highly desirable. Experience working for international organizations or donors.

Language: Level IV (Fluent) English. The ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of Amharic is essential, and knowledge of one pr more other major Ethiopian languages is highly useful.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The position requires good organizational and management skills, strong analytical skills, good social and professional judgment, excellent interpersonal skills in cross-cultural and multi-level settings; Ability to interact effectively with a variety of government officials and international agencies and to maintain collaborative working relationships within a team structure. Computer skills, including Word, Excel and Power Point, Microsoft Outlook. Strong writing and reporting skills. Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated initiative. Willingness and demonstrated ability to travel and work in all regions of Ethiopia. The selected candidate must be capable of producing high quality work, often under time pressure and in complex situations. S/he must be able to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English arid Amharic or other major national language; lead and participate in discussions and meetings effectively. S/he must also be able to rapidly analyse information, evaluate data, and prepare reports and related documents in English and Amharic.

All applicants must complete Universal Application for Employment (DS-174).

Interested individuals can obtain Application Form at the front gate of the US Embassy located at Entoto road between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

Only applicants who meet or exceed the stated position requirements will be considered.

Application should be submitted to:

The Executive Officer

USAID

C/O US Embassy, P.O. Box: 1014

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Late applications will not be considered

Ethio Wetlands and Natural Resources Association 

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