Administrative Assistant, Africa Division
The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks an Administrative Assistant for its Africa Division. This position functions as a key point of contact for the Division on all administrative matters and has a wide range of administrative support responsibilities including: handling travel, meeting and other arrangements; preparing and compiling expense and programmatic reports and agenda materials; receiving and directing visitors; filing, maintaining and organizing important contact and division material; and drafting letters and managing office correspondence.
The Administrative Assistant will work directly with program staff, interact with other ABA ROLI departments, and coordinate with overseas field offices and staff on administrative matters. The Administrative Assistant should be interested in and keep abreast of relevant current events in the region.
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including developing and implementing systems for more efficient operations;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to problem solve with tact and diplomacy and handle confidential information;
- Experience with and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
- Ability to perform internet based research;
- Ability to be flexible and juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced and collegial environment;
- Ability to work well with all levels of internal and external contacts;
- French fluency (oral and written);
- Previous administrative experience in a non-profit setting;
- Minimum of Associates degree; Bachelor’s degree in International Affairs or related field preferred.
Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up directly with candidates selected for interviews. This position will remain open until filled.
Contact Details
- Email:
- jobs@americanbar.org
Application Instructions
To apply, please visit http://www.americanbar.org/utility/about_the_aba/human_resources/aba_job_search.html.
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