
Date Posted: | May 25, 2010 |
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Reference: | 196/HR-AREDP |
Closing Date: | Jun 6, 2010 |
Work Type: | Unspecified |
Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
Gender: | Male |
Functional Area: | Administrative |
Nationality: | Afghan |
Salary Range: | Salary is negotiableUSD |
Years of Experience: | 5 Years |
Contract Duration: | Not specified |
Possibility of Contract Extension: | Yes |
Contract Type: | Short Term |
Probation Period: | Unspecified |
Required Languages: |
About Sarey:
Job Summary:
The Provincial Administrative Officer (PAO) is responsible to assist the Provincial manger (PM) for the following: a) Day-to-day administration of AREDP HQ; b) Management of administration records and filing systems; c) Coordination of the staff transport and maintenance of the AREDP vehicle fleet; d) Provision administrative support to other AREDP Units and Offices; and, e) Act as focal point for all administration issues for Provincial Field Office.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Coordinate the day-to-day activities and operations of the with AREDP HQ Administration Unit;
• Coordinate the records and filing system of the Administration;
• Coordinate transport for AREDP in Herat and to the field in Afghanistan, and manage vehicle fleet (drivers, refuelling, maintenance, repairs);
• Assist the PM in the ongoing development and improvement of the Administration Manual;
• Act as the focal point of the AREDP HQ Administration Unit to support the Provincial Field Office in all administration activities and operations;
• Travel to Provincial Field Offices to train staff in the use of the Administration Manual and policies and procedures;
• Ensure that all Provincial office buildings (HQ and Provincial Field Office) are well maintained.
• Draft routine correspondence, general briefing notes and Administration Unit documents;
• Translate letters, documents, procedures and from English into Dari and vice-versa;
• Coordinate and control the work of support staff (guards, cook, cleaner, messengers) and other administration staff and responsible for smooth day to day administration activities;
• Coordinate travel arrangements for AREDP Provincial staff including flight bookings, hotel reservations, preparation of travel authorizations, processing requests for visas, working permits, MRRD identity cards and so on;
• Other duties as assigned by the PM
Job Requirement:
1. Knowledge/Experience
• Familiarity with standard office equipment and procedures.
• Some bookkeeping (accounting) knowledge.
• Good knowledge of office terminology and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions.
• Must be able to work under pressure, pay attention to details, show self-initiative, be assertive yet diplomatic and
• Ability to get along well with others.
2. Qualifications/Skills
• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or other related field;
• At least three years full-time professional work experience;
• Excellent office management skills;
• In the absence of a university degree an individual may qualify for the position by substituting at least 4 years of experience;
• Fluency in English; Dari and Pashto.
• Excellent communication skills: speaking, writing, and listening;
• Excellent computer skills using Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and the Internet.
3. Abilities
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and also as an effective team member.
• Professionalism in appearance and demeanour; and
• Willingness to enhance knowledge through training and personal initiative
• Willingness and ability to travel in Afghanistan.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
AREDP Provincial Manager, and accountable to AREDP management.
*Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
6.0 PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT
5 Years - subject to annual renewal extensions based on performance. There is an initial probation period of 3 months, and the initial contract will be until 31 December 2010
Job Location:
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