Administrative Assistant - Counterpart International Inc.

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Counterpart International Inc.

Community and Humanitarian Assistance Program (CHAP)

Vacancy Announcement
Job Title: Administrative Assistant

Location: Yerevan, Armenia

Counterpart International’s Community and Humanitarian Assistance Program (CHAP) is a US-government sponsored activity that assists vulnerable and needy people in Armenia through governmental and non-governmental social service organizations.

Administrative Manager is a full-time national staff position based in CHAP Yerevan office. Administrative Assistant is responsible for external relations and daily administrative activity in the office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Public outreach and external communications
Drafting new project proposals and justifications
Preparation of quarterly program reports
Co-ordination of incoming and outgoing office correspondence
Communication and coordination with transportation companies if necessary
Managing office inventory; office supplies planning and procurement
Visit coordination including putting together itineraries
Provision of translation and interpretation services (Armenian, Russian, and English)
Answering office phone calls
Assisting Country Director with other duties assigned


Required Qualification and Experience:

Excellent knowledge of, Armenian, English, and Russian language;
Good computer skills and competency in standard MS Office applications (MS Word, Power Point, Excel); working knowledge of Access is a plus;
Ability to work as a team member and independently;
Strong organizational skills and attention to details;
Prior experience with other International organizations is desired.
Working Conditions:

Position based in Yerevan, Armenia. Five eight-hour day work week.

Qualified individuals should submit CV or application and cover letter to the Administration at the CHAP Armenia office in Yerevan at Pushkin Street, building 38, apt 14. Send by e-mail to CPI[at]netsys.am specifying "Administrative Assistant Job Vacancy" in the subject line. The complete cover letter, curriculum vitae and three references that can confirm the required qualifications and experience should be submitted no later than 6 p.m. November 11, 2004.

COUNTERPART is an equal opportunity organization that strives for diversity and employs qualified personnel without regard to gender, race, physical disability, religion, or ethnicity.