Message-ID: <vines.0pY7+fm5,oa@BARRB0204.usaid.gov> Date: Wed, 27 Aug 1997 15:12:45 -24000 From: Christopher Lowe <mailto:clowe@USAID.GOV> Subject: Vacancy announcement--Program Operations Assistant To: mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU
The U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) in the U.S. Agency for International Development is recruiting for the position of Program Operations Assistant. This will be a one year Personal Services Contract (PSC) starting September 1997 with possible renewal. Salary range is $23,000-33,000 per year. This is a position in the Washington, D.C. office. The successful candidate will provide assistance to the Operations Support Division (OS) in OFDA.Duties Include:
Facilitate the flow of documents from initiation to completion. Recognize and resolve problems which impede the process of assessing the need for and delivery of disaster assistance.
Expedite the transmission of disaster assistance program documentation through appropriate program execution offices.
Perform independent research as directed and assembles background data for specific relief and intervention program.
Distribute documents necessary to support required disaster assistance relief programs.
Establish and maintain program and grant files
Maintain OS events calendar.
Provide coverage of logistics desk as directed.
Coordinate travel plans for division staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
One years experience in administrative support or similar employment.
Experience in working with international organizations, USG agencies and NGO's helpful
Basic computer skills, writing and analytical skills
Experience with logistics useful.
An ability to organize and prioritize tasks is essential.
USAID Secret Level security clearance will be required
U.S. citizenship
Closing date: September 5, 1997 Send resumes to: Naseema Saleem USAID/BHR/OFDA/PS Room 1262A NS Department of State Washington, D.C. 20523-0008
or fax: (202)647-5269 or email: mailto:nsaleem@usaid.gov
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