Operations Assistant

About EDC (Education Development Center)

Job Summary

The Operations Assistant will report to the Operations Director and support all project activities including word processing, meeting coordination and scheduling, travel arrangements and other support services required. The Administrative Assistant will effectively interact with diverse staff, engage as a member of a team, accept feedback, troubleshoot questions or problems and seek help, supervision and support as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

ï‚· Prepare documents, photocopies, catalogs, and electronic data;
ï‚· Maintain Database system;
ï‚· Navigate internet for data and track information;
ï‚· Maintain records and files;
ï‚· Create correspondence as needed;
ï‚· Coordinate management appointments and travel schedules for the Operations Dept;
ï‚· Maintain office equipment;
ï‚· Ability to identify and solve problems tactfully;
ï‚· Ability to summarize information and provide briefings;
ï‚· Provide inventory support;
ï‚· Provide advice to staff members on Operations Policies and Procedures;
ï‚· Review material for accuracy and quality, propose format or presentation enhancements;
ï‚· Perform various assigned duties to balance workload, time and performance
ï‚· Plan, organize and independently carry out workload priorities to ensure smooth and timely coordination and production;
ï‚· Provide written translations and interpretations from Dari to English, and vice versa;
ï‚· Apply organizational terms, procedures, systems, and policies;
ï‚· Perform other duties as directed by supervisor.

Job Requirements

ï‚· High School diploma, Vocational training or equivalent with 1-3 years relevant experience;
ï‚· Proficiency in 3 or more computer applications, including Microsoft word, excel, power point and data base management;
ï‚· Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills;
ï‚· Strong organizational and analytical skills;
ï‚· Excellent written and oral communications skills;
ï‚· Excellent communication in English required.

Submission Guideline

Qualified candidates are kindly requested to email their CV and cover letter for this position to 'recruitment-stay@edc.org'. The subject line should be the position title followed by candidate’s first and last names. For example, “Operations Assistant, Mohammad Shah." Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is the rolling recruitment process as this post is currently vacant, therefore as soon as we receive your application, the selection process (including interviews) will begin immediately. Applicants are advised to send CVs as soon as possible in order to be considered for the position.

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