Job: Office Assistant

Location: Myanmar 
Deadline: Friday, 11 October 2013 

Description

International NGO seeks Office Assistant who will work under the supervision of the Chief of Party and assist with the daily operation and implementation of an IFES project. The position is Yangon-based and full time. IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES promotes democratic stability by providing technical assistance and applying field-based research to the electoral cycle in countries around the world to enhance citizen participation and strengthen civil societies, governance and transparency. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries. The program provides assistance to stakeholders such as the Union Election Commission (UEC) and national civic society organizations.

Position: Office Assistant

Duration: 1 year contract (renewable)

Responsibility:

• Provide administrative support to IFES staff; and serve general reception functions when necessary;
• Responsible for maintaining petty cash, perform cashier duties and general finance/ bookkeeping for project
• Ensure a supply of office stationery, pantry goods and drinking water;
• Responsible for planning and implementing cleaning of the office
• Assist setting up room for meetings and other sessions;
• Greet visitors, direct them within the office, and maintain the visitor's book;
• Handle communications by phone, fax, post and courier, and direct these to the correct person;
• Maintain files and prepare correspondence, documentation, and other related information in support of division activities;
• Assist with logistic planning and administration for project workshops and staff trips;
• and Such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Party from time to time.

Requirements:

• Fluency in English and Myanmar, both written and oral;
• A High level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced environment;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Experience in administration function minimum 3 years ;
• A university degree in secretarial/business administration/ finance

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your letter of application and detailed resume by 11 October 2013 to: info@ifesmyanmar.org. Please put the position you apply on the subject of the email. Only applications in English will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries.

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