Project Assistant for Middle East and Arab World IFJ

International Federation of Journalists

Brussels, Belgium

The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is looking for a project assistant to provide administrative support to the IFJ's programme in the Arab World and the Middle East. The IFJ is offering an initial one year contract starting at the end of July 2012. The post is based at the IFJ Secretariat in Brussels.

Tasks:

The successful candidate will be expected to do the following:

• Administrative and finance management support for ongoing projects;
• General administrative support for the projects' division including translation from English to Arabic and vice versa;
• Logistical support for organizing events (meetings, training sessions, conferences, seminars) in the region;
• Providing support for co-ordinators to meet reporting targets.

Qualifications:

• Arabic and English or French essential and good knowledge of the other language;
• Demonstrable experience in projects implementation and procedures;
• Experience in organising events;
• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications;
• Permit to live and work in Belgium.

How to apply

Please send your CV in Arabic and English or French as attachments, with one page (maximum) cover letter in the body of the email to the IFJ: job@ifj.org . The cover letter should demonstrate the applicant's proficiency in Arabic and his/her experience in organizing events.

Write in the email subject line: applicant name, Project Assistant Post.

Dead line for application is: 8 July 2012.