ERAS Administration Assistant

SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Administration and Human
Resources, the incumbent will mainly manage the project fleet and drivers;
provide logistical support to travelling staff; administer Cairo office
imprest funds; keep track of all project's assets; and assist with recruitment
and administering medical programs for local staff.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may
be assigned by the direct supervisor.
* FLEET SUPERVISION

* Manage day-to-day fleet operation activities
* Supervise drivers ensuring their strict adherence to relevant ABT policies and procedures concerning authorized use of vehicles, maintenance plan, vehicles' cleanliness, trip records, adherence to local traffic rules and regulations, professional driving conduct, etc.
* Review and verify completed trip records on daily basis
* Review and verify fleet's maintenance checklist
* Liaise with contracted service providers and car agents to ensure quality maintenance and repair services are rendered per best standards.
* Ensure vehicle's licenses are renewed in due course.
* Ensure drivers always have valid driving licenses.
* Maintain files for fleet's documents.
* ADMINISTRATION

* Provide logistical assistance to traveling staff and contracted consultants through the reservation of pre-approved hotel accommodations, and round-trip flights per relevant policies and procedures.
* Assist with striking corporate rate agreements with selected hotels in the governorates where EVAS operates.
* Administer imprest funds per relevant policies and procedures.
* Maintain/update a database for assets inventory per relevant policies and procedures
* Ensure office equipment, such as copiers, telephone & fax lines, is constantly in good operational condition through contracted service providers.
* Ensure office premises and their contents and fixtures are constantly clean and tidy through office janitors.
* Administer health care programs for eligible staff.
* Initiate social insurance procedures for new and departing staff.
* Maintain a good filing system as well as e-archive for administration documents.
* PERSONNEL

* Keep track of employees' annual & sick leave entitlements
* Collect, review & file time sheets & attendance reports
* Maintain & update categorized roster of job applicants
* Arrange for pre-employment medical check-up for new employees.
* Maintain/update records on secondment & LOWP letters.
* Receive job applications and conduct a preliminary screening of submitted resumes.
* Assist in scheduling interviews for job applicants
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Administrative Assistant will supervise Cairo-based drivers and office
janitors.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree (B.Sc. or B.A.) in Business
administration or equivalent plus a minimum of ‎7 years work experience in a
similar position. S/he must be knowledgeable about vehicles mechanics and the
aptitude to identify operational and mechanical issues. A working knowledge of
data base applications, word processing, spread sheet and presentation
computer applications and the ability to navigate the world wide web
especially for the purpose of preparing technical information.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
* Ability to communicate with and respond to common inquiries or complaints from beneficiaries and members of the business community.
* Ability to write and translate reports.
* Ability to effectively present information to top management and component members.
* Fluency in language skills required are: English and Arabic.
REASONING ABILITY
Must be adept at critical thinking and problem -solving skills. Must be able
to handle problematic situations quickly and efficiently especially in
relationship to fellow staff members.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
* Must be prompt, accessible, resourceful, self-starter, results-oriented with a positive outlook.
* Must be an excellent communicator, team-player with demonstrated interpersonal and networking skills.
Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed
to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive
salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly
encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange
for an offer of employment.