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    JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - POSITION TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, FSN-7

    AZG DAILY
    28-02-2009

    BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

    The position is located in the Management Office, USAID/Armenia. The
    primary purpose is to carry out the Mission's Records and
    Communications program, provide travel coordination, and perform a
    full array of administrative duties to ensure the smooth, effective,
    and efficient operation of USAID/Armenia. The incumbent is the focal
    person on agency requirements concerning records management. The
    incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining a computerized
    correspondence control system to ensure timely response to important
    Mission correspondence. Keeps the Mission Director and Deputy Mission
    Director informed of delinquent actions. Serves as liaison with
    the ICASS travel agency on ticket issuance matters, and maintains
    travel files. Provides a variety of administrative support services
    in support of Mission staff.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    - Completion of secondary school and some post-secondary school,
    business school or college education is required.

    - Three to five years experience in office management, travel,
    logistics, customer service, and experience in establishing/maintaining
    a structured office filing system required.

    - Level IV (fluent) in English and Armenian is required.

    - Mastery of English grammar, spelling, punctuation, paragraphs and
    sentence structure (syntax) is required. Demonstrated proficiency in
    preparing various correspondence formats (i.e. memoranda, letters,
    reports, faxes, etc.) as well as standardized documents and forms is
    required. A thorough understanding of organizational structure specific
    to administrative management in a busy office environment is required.

    - The ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt
    to the existing work environment is required. The incumbent must be
    able to work calmly, tactfully, and effectively under pressure and to
    demonstrate flexibility in managing and prioritizing multiple tasks
    simultaneously. In addition, strong communication and inter-personal
    skills, tact and diplomacy are required. Incumbent must have the
    ability to effectively and efficiently guide the flow of documents and
    work through and/or to the appropriate USAID offices, staff and team
    members. Strong organizational skills are required. The incumbent of
    this position is required to have a high degree of computer literacy.

    POSITION TITLE: MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT, FSN-9

    CLOSURE DATE: March 10, 2009

    BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

    Incumbent assists the USPSC Management/Executive Officer in
    planning, directing, and administering the management program of
    USAID/Armenia. Under the direction of the USPSC Management/Executive
    Officer, the incumbent is responsible for monitoring and oversight
    of services provided by ICASS, serving as advocate for USAID in
    fulfilling services, and assuring quality service commensurate with
    cost and value. The incumbent is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a
    week to provide guidance and assistance to USAID/Armenia staff in
    emergency situations. The incumbent is in charge of the Management
    Office during the absence of the Management/Executive Officer.

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    - A University degree in business administration with a concentration
    in accounting, finance, human resources, marketing and/or public
    administration.

    - From three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible
    experience in two or more areas of administrative management,
    particularly Personnel, General Services, Property Management,
    Budget planning.

    - Level IV (fluent), written and oral proficiency in English and
    Armenian is required.

    - Incumbent must have knowledge of procedures involving administration,
    management and accountability for expendable property and
    non-expendable property, transportation/vehicle maintenance, physical
    security for building operations, budgeting and other administrative
    procedures, and regulations and requirements sufficient to perform the
    functions of the position. Incumbent must also have a working knowledge
    of the Microsoft Office portfolio, including Word, Outlook, etc.

    - The ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to
    the existing work environment is required. Excellent interpersonal and
    communication skills, tact and diplomacy are required to effectively
    provide services to a diverse and often times demanding clientele. The
    ability to prioritize work schedules based on an evaluation of rapidly
    changing Mission support requirements; to recognize the full range
    and complexities of the overall Mission General Services (GSO) and
    personnel operations and make sound and prudent decisions combined with
    good financial management skills are required to forecast budgets and
    report on budget expenditures. Attention to detail, strong focus and
    commitment to "customer service" and good financial management skills
    are essential and required attributes of this position. Demonstrated
    proficiency in using the latest computer technology to include but
    not limited to: word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other
    computer programs such as EXCEL, INFO Forms, PowerPoint, etc. is
    required.

    WHO MAY APPLY : Unlimited

    HOW TO APPLY : Interested candidates must submit a complete OF 612,
    Optional Application for Federal Employment. In addition applicants
    may also attach a resume or CV. Application forms are available in the
    Main Entrance, Reception Area of the U.S. Embassy and on USAID/Armenia
    official website at www.usaid.am. Completed application forms must
    be deposited in the Application Box located at the U.S. Embassy, 1
    American Avenue, Yerevan, not later than close of business March 10,
    2009 .

    Alternatively, you can e-mail your application to
    [email protected] or apply online through www.usa.am

    For more details, please visit www.usa.am .
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