FHI360/ NHTAP Project, Multi Location
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Administrative Officer for an anticipated multiyear USAID National Health Technical Assistance Program in Afghanistan. The activity aims to improve health outcomes through improved utilization of high-impact, sustainable, accessible, and quality health and nutrition services across Afghanistan. The program will enhance the Afghan Ministry of Public Health’s capacity to support the health systems and policies required to provide high-quality services across Afghanistan and ultimately improve health outcomes among Afghans nationally.
This position is subject to project award and funding.
Job Summary:
The Senior Administrative Officer will act as the point of contact for all project staff in providing administrative support and managing their queries. S/he will be responsible for office operations, procurement and travel management. S/he will need to have working knowledge of office management tools. S/He will work closely with the Program Team to ensure timely, appropriate and efficient office operations and administration.
Key Responsibilities:
· Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management.
· Oversees provision of administrative assistance to the Project Team as needed
· Performs other FHI 360 related duties as assigned by the Associate Director- Operations as required.
· Master’s degree with 3 year of work experience and Bachelor degree with 5 years of
of experience in administrative and office procedures
· Extensive knowledge of logistics procedures, project administration, contract procedures and project follow-up.
· Excellent supervisory and communication skills and experience in working with group of national and international staff with different diversities
· At least five years of experience working with US Government, (USAID and others)-funded projects
· Demonstrated knowledge and experience interacting with various Ministries of the Afghanistan Government on issues of visa extensions, work permit, bank accounts and corporate registrations
· Strong knowledge and experience with office management systems
· Fluency in English and local language.
· Experience in the usage of Office package (MS Word, Excel, etc)
· Strong organizational skills; ability to prioritize work.
· Ability to work effectively, both, independently and in a team unit, and supervise the entire unit
Interested candidates can apply through FHI 360 career at https://www.fhi360.org/careers or send the resume (max. of 3 pages) to APROProposal@fhi360.org.
Post Date
Aug 07, 2019
Closing Date
Aug 20, 2019
Reference
512
Number of Vacancies
1
Salary Range
As per NTA salary scale
Years of Experience
5 years
Probation Period
3 month
Contract Type
Long-term
Contract Duration
Not Specified
Contract Extensible
true
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Gender
Any
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