Administrative/Project Assistant (Caritas Czech Republic)



I. Information about the position

Name of position: Administrative/Project Assistant

Expected length of employment: 11 months

Type of position: Full-time

Place of employment: Chisinau, Moldova

Start date: May 2022

II. Organizational context

Caritas Czech Republic (CCR) is a non-profit organization based in Prague that implements humanitarian aid and development cooperation projects in 15 countries across the world (Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa).

We have been working in Moldova since 2004. Over the years, we implemented 32 development cooperation projects in home and social care, small business development, civil society development, agriculture, livelyhoods support and inclusion areas. In 2017, we were registered in Moldova through our exclusive partner - AO Pro-Development - and started implementing projects directly through a local team.

Presently, we implement:

  • development cooperation projects aimed at improving the homecare sector in Moldova, establishing medico-social centers in Vulcănești, Ocnița and Grigoriopol districts, building a functional waste management system in Criuleni and supporting the process of deinstitutionalization of adults with disabilities and
  • humanitarian aid projects supporting refugees from Ukraine residing in Moldova.

Our strategic objectives are focused on the following priority intervention sectors: civil society development, inclusive social development, primary healthcare support, innovation and waste/water management.

More information on CCR’s work in Moldova can be found on:

III. Responsibilities

The Administrative/Project Assistant will work under the guidance and direct supervision of Project Managers. The main responsibilities will be as follows:

Project responsibilities

  • Facilitate communication with all members of the project team, including relevant CCR staff in Moldova and internationally, implementing partner organizations, vendors, and government representatives.
  • Provide specialized project administrative transactions and processes (e.g. translate, type, proofread, and/or format documents; informal interpretation for English-speaking staff during meetings and events; record and transcribe meeting minutes; draft simple correspondence messages).
  • Prepare transactional documents in support of project operations processes and support and facilitate coordination of transaction processing (e.g. payment requests, travel authorizations, travel advances, visas, etc.).
  • Assure the documentation (e.g. contracts, agreements, purchase orders) and invoice flow with suppliers and implementing partner organizations.
  • Compile data, perform data entry and data verification in relation to project administration processes and support the knowledge management and programmatic file storage of the organization.
  • Support the procurement process for goods and services (e.g. periodic market research, follow-up with vendors on offers or supporting documentation, participation in bid committees, periodic shopping for office supplies, etc.) and HR processes of the office (e.g. periodic screening of applicants, updating contact lists, tracking leave balances and attendance reports, ensuring up-to-date employee files, etc.).
  • Maintain relationships with relevant vendors (landlords, service and goods providers, etc.) and serve as the primary point of contact for questions and administrative matters related to vendors.
  • Support travel and logistics arrangements for staff and visitors. Schedule and coordinate appointments. Provide logistical and communication support to event planning activities. Prepare, update, and disseminate welcome packages.
  • Ensure required authorizations and documents for the organization are up-to-date and that documents from vendors are received and processed in a timely way.

Administrative responsibilities

  • Schedules meetings and appointments;
  • Organizes the office layout and order stationery and equipment;
  • Partner with HR to update and maintain office policies as necessary;
  • Organize office operations and procedures;
  • Provide general support to visitors;
  • Provides logistical support to the Head of Mission and Project managers;
  • Address employees’ queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, hardware and travel arrangements);
  • Liaise with facility management, including cleaning services;

IV. Requirements

Minimum

  • University degree
  • Experience working in an office environment in an administrative/project assistant role. Experience with a local or international NGO is an advantage.
  • Experience in MS Office package (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and information management systems.
  • Good time management skills with ability to work on multiple tasks
  • Strong customer service orientation with good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented

Required Languages – Native Romanian speaker and fluency in English (B2 or higher) required.

V. What we offer

  • Flexible work schedule
  • Paid vacation, social and medical package according to national legislation
  • Stable international organization with a long experience in the field of development cooperation

VI. How to apply

Qualified candidates may send their applications to the following e-mail address: ccrm_hr@caritas.cz

The application must include a brief motivation letter, not longer than 1 page, and a maximum 4-page CV or resume.

Please write “Administrative/Project Assistant" in the Subject line. Attachments must be named as following:

Last name of applicant_first name_administrative/project assistant_CV

Last name of applicant_first name_administrative/project assistant_Cover letter

The deadline for submission is 6 May 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The applications are reviewed on continual basis and a suitable candidate may be hired before the deadline. CCR reserves the right to cancel the selection process at any time.

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