WESEP Receptionist

Project Description:
The WESE program is five-year USAID-funded project designed to engage,
leverage, and partner with the private sector as well as public social service
initiatives to encourage women 's participation in the workforce; generate
demand for financial services; promote tailored, market-based solutions to
women's economic empowerment; and strengthen GBV prevention and response such
that women become more economically and socially resilient.
WESE activities integrate, mutually reinforcing private and public sector-
led approaches that aim to change power relationships, transform
structures, and build agency to effect results along critical change
pathways. The program interventions are designed to lead women in priority
governorates feeling safe, valued, and empowered at work; motivated and able
to embrace financial autonomy; and respected and free from violence in their
homes, communities, and workplaces.
The program works closely with market-based partners to develop, lead,
scale, sustain, and champion innovative solutions, recognizing the economic
AND social benefits of gender-inclusive, empowering policies and practices.
Job Summary:
The Receptionist will be responsible for the Front Desk/Reception Area,
receive and direct visitors around the office, and providing administrative
support for USAID WESEP Program.
Deadline for Application: July 3rd, ‎2023.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties:
* Greets partners, visitors, and guests; determines the purpose of each person's visit and direct visitors in an efficient and courteous manner
* Assisting team members with administrative tasks such as documents preparation
* photocopying, scanning, and printing of materials for the program as required
* Typing and archiving professional business letters and general correspondence
* Maintain detailed calendars, coordinate schedules, book the meeting room based on the request of the team members
* Management of courier (receiving and dispatching deliveries)
* Update attendance register daily
* Maintain the tidiness of the reception area
* Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
* University degree preferably in Administration, Commerce, Arts or related field.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Minimum ‎1-‎2 years' experience in a comparable position
* Ability to manage office equipment such as computers, photocopiers, projectors, and printers
* Strong filing and secretarial skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* Previous experience working with an international NGO is strongly preferred
* Excellent verbal and written abilities in both English and Arabic
* Ability to shift priorities and multi-task in a high-paced environment
* Always exhibit friendly and helpful attitude given the high level of interaction with partners and staff
Effort, Reporting and Other Administrative Requirements:
Receptionist is a full-time position that reports to HR and Administration
Manager who will coordinate all aspects of his/her employment, including but
not limited to job description, duties, qualifications, working environment,
and performance.
Working Environment:
This position will interact with all staff and external visitors. May travel
to various locations within Egypt, specifically WESE Program defined
governorates.
Additional Information:
* Pathfinder International is an equal opportunity employer committed to company diversity
* This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment
* Pathfinder International reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time
* Furthermore, the employee will review the Job Description annually with their supervisor/s to include additional or revised responsibilities and tasks as deemed necessary
Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we
serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that
inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff and partners
including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do
everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to
work with for us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our
safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known
violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally
permitted in the country where they are being hired. By submitting an
application, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to
verify suitability to work with us.