Administrative Officer - Syria
Local Work Rights Required
This employer does not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the job location.
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Role Summary
Join Catholic Relief Services as an Administrative Officer in Damascus to provide effective administrative support for humanitarian efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and report on activities and required resources to ensure cost efficient and quality service delivery from administrative support functions.
- Ensure administrative systems, processes, and policies are in line with agency standards and donor and local law regulations.
- Engage with relevant external stakeholders (government officials, landlords, service providers, etc.) on assigned administrative matters and help ensure required authorizations and documents are up to date.
- Coordinate the efficient use of CP assets and rented facilities. Help ensure fully compliant procurement of office materials and asset management systems.
- Help identify safety issues and ensure a safe and sound work environment.
- Coordinate the provision of travel and logistics support and services to staff and visitors.
- Coordinate event planning activities, including delegation visits, trainings and workshops
- Facilitate the processing and payment of vendor bills in a timely manner.
- Keep track of maintenance requests and ensure that Country Program and Guest House maintenance issues are attended to in a timely manner;
Minimum Requirements
- High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree in business administration or relevant field preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in administrative support functions, with increasing responsibility.
- Experience with a local or international NGO/INGO is a plus.
- Additional education may substitute for some experience.
- Experience and proficient skills in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) and information management systems.
- Strong organizational and planning skills.
- Excellent skills in communications, networking, negotiating and interpersonal
Eligibility Criteria
This opportunity is only open to national staff in Syria, requiring a legal right to work within the country.
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