Country: Kyrgyzstan
Closing date: 14 Sep 2015
Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net,*and*Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.
Position Summary
The Office Manager will provide general administrative support to Freedom House’s office in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. She/he will provide financial and administrative support for the accomplishment of program objectives. This position is full-time, based in Bishkek and will report to the Project Director.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience
- Strong ability to communicate effectively in English, Russian, both verbally and in writing with strong Kyrgyz language skills is required
- Experience performing administrative tasks in an office environment
- Knowledge of USAID policies and regulations
- Mastery with MS Office specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet all goals and deadlines
- Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work and multitask to meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity with Kyrgyzstan accounting requirements for an NGO is helpful
Some Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides basic administrative duties to support office and programmatic activities
- Purchases goods and services
- Maintains office inventory and supplies
- Records and files project expenses
- Arranges logistics for program activities and planning of events
- Liaises with local accounting service provider
- Provide English translations for all key administrative documents
- Assist with verbal translations
- Provide other administrative support as assigned
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer: This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job. It is not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks and duties. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of the jobholder may differ from those outlined in the job description and that other duties, as assigned, may be part of the job. Freedom House may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.
How to apply:
Qualified and Interested Applicants
We invite qualified candidates to complete an online application and submit a resume, and cover letter with salary history and desired salary, by midnight August 28, 2015 (Bishkek time).
https://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc05/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FREEHOUS&cws=1&rid=193
FOR MOBILE USERS ONLY:
https://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc05/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=FREEHOUS&cws=39&rid=193
This vacancy is open to those candidates with relevant permits to work in Kyrgyzstan.
No relocation costs will be covered by Freedom House.
Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.
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