ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in over 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has an annual budget of over $40 million and nearly 700 professional staff working abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organizations.
JOB SUMMARY
ABA ROLI’s Middle East & North Africa Division is seeking an Administrative Assistant to work in its Washington, DC office. The Administrative Assistant performs administrative and office support activities. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for the receiving and handling of calls/emails, making travel arrangements, preparing reports and agenda materials, receiving and directing visitors, word processing, filing, and faxing.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversees and coordinates administrative, program, and office activities. Establishes, selects, implements, and coordinates office procedures and systems;
Exercises, on a continuous basis, administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within the functional area;
Possesses extensive knowledge of software for example spreadsheets, relational databases, etc. Possesses strong communication skills and interpersonal skills;
Point of first contact for department/entity. Must maintain confidentiality and work well under pressure;
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree or equivalent experience (3+ years of previous administrative experience, some post-high school course work or completion of an appropriate vocational program).
Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office Products and basic internet research skills.
Prefer 2 years’ related administrative experience. Must be able to multi-task. Must have fairly strong business writing skills.
Additional education may be substituted for years of work experience.
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