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International Emergencies and Conflict Team Administrator - Volunteer


SALARY: Unpaid (reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses to and from office location and for lunch) 
DURATION: 2 days a week (14 hours). Ideally a 3 month placement (Nov 2012- January 2012)
LOCATION: Central London
CLOSING DATE: November 9th
At ActionAid we've undergone significant planned change to ensure we are better positioned to deliver lasting solutions to the problems of global poverty. A new structure and fresh thinking has re-energised the organisation.
We've now created fantastic career opportunities for experienced sector professionals who want to be part of an organisation that is focused on delivering a bold strategy to provide sustained improvements to the poorest and most excluded people in the world. Join our action to end poverty now and be part of something truly amazing.
As a volunteer Administrator in our International Emergencies and Conflict Team you will gain valuable experience managing logistics from scheduling and preparing meetings to maintaining our intranet and coordinating travel arrangements.
You will also take and circulate minutes, manage diaries and carry out general admin duties covering copying to filing to help ensure the team runs smoothly.
It is essential that you have some experience of working in an office/admin role and well developed keyboard skills. Good dealing with people, you work well as part of a team, have an eye for detail and are comfortable meeting multiple deadlines. An interest in international development issues is again a must. 
To apply  
Please email your CV, covering letter and equal opportunities monitoring form to jobs@actionaid.org
About your application:

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret we will not be able to respond personally to applicants who are not short-listed. If you have not heard from us within two weeks from the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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