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INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH IN THE DRY AREAS
P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Phone: (963-21) 2213433, 2213477, 2225112, 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105;
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
Website: www.icarda.org
Senior Secretary/Administrative Assistant

Aleppo, Syria
ICARDA wishes to invite applications for the position of Senior Secretary/Administrative Assistant (GS6 – GS7 category) at its headquarters in Aleppo.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The position reports to the Director of Human Resources with the following duties and responsibilities:
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 Follow up on project milestones, reports, and other deliverables
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 Organizing Meetings, preparation of minutes and follow up
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 Assist Outreach offices
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 Have a problem-solving approach
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 Independently manage routine correspondence and act on them
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 Maintain an open and accessible office for all staff members
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 Management of schedules, travel, and logistics
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 Develop and maintain a filing and MIS system
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 Manage office supplies and equipment
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 Translate non-legal documents (Arabic/English)
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 Support and assist in the HR department work
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 Assist in preparation and monitoring of budgets
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 Perform any other duties assigned

Qualifications and Experience
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 BA with 4 years experience in secretarial work and office management
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 Willingness to learn
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 Proficiency in written and spoken English including drafting skills
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 Ability to establish effective relationships
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 Experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point, Outlook) and other computer applications; databases, filing systems and general office equipment
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 Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams
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 Experience in working with minimum supervision
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 Ability to be effective under pressure
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 Experience in working in an international, multi-cultural environment will be an advantage

The position requires a high degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Terms of Employment
The initial period of employment will be for one year and renewable on an annual basis. Starting salary will depend on relevant qualifications and experience. ICARDA provides 20 days annual leave, a savings scheme, and medical/life insurance and local transport.

Application Procedure
Qualified applicants are invited to apply (send curriculum vitae or use ICARDA employment application form (Click here for form in MS Word format or PDF format) quoting GS/0916/09, to:

  Personnel Office
ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria
Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012
Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622
E-mail: ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG
 
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 30 November 2009
 

Posted on 22 October 2009
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