Unit Support Officer

This position will be closed on Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Job Summary:

The Unit Support Officer is a full-time position based in the Cairo office. S/he will provide administration support to the SI Unit; logistical support for all trainings and workshops for the SI Unit; and data entry support for all project documentation and databases. The ideal candidate is computer savvy and a fast typist with a keen eye for detail. Understanding of data confidentiality principles is compulsory. S/he will report to the SI Unit Director.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to SI Unit in handling office correspondence, editing reports, and presentations, photocopying, filing, arranging appointments, and other administrative support functions as assigned.
• Schedule appoints and meetings for the SI Unit, including updating the SI calendar on google drive to ensure the best coordination among SEFPP units.
• Provide support to reporting and other deliverables to ensure they are ready on time.
• Take meeting minutes ad circulate notes and/or action items after meetings.
• Provide support to organize the logistics for workshops and training sessions taking place inside and/or outside Cairo, i.e. support preparation of activities checklist and budget, prepare/print materials, support the agenda preparation, reserve required equipment, liaise with the support service unit for travel arrangements; and distribute allowances to participants and ensure required signature and documentation are available.
• Follow-up with employees regarding outstanding advance accounts.
• Receive and review unit team members’ expense reports and ensure that all supporting documentation and necessary approvals are available before submission to accounting to process payment.
• Review all vouchers related to meetings, training sessions, and workshops before submission to Accounting.
• Ensure that vouchers are photocopied and filed
• Review, document, and photocopy trip reports from all units.
• Translate minor documents from Arabic to English and vice versa.
• Other duties as assigned within the capacity of his/her field of profession.

• Bachelor degree is required.
• Minimum of 3  years work experience in technical and administrative/ program support functions with government entities; international development entities; additional computer training or certification is an asset.
• Experience with drafting literature reviews, background papers, policy briefs and researching diverse topics and presenting results of the research.
• Experience with MS Office, Excel and data programs.
• Familiarity with administrative duties.
• Excellent typing speed and accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge of correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and ability to stay focused on assigned tasks.
• Computer and graphics skills a must (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, other data visualization tools).
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work well with a diverse team.
• Written and spoken English and Arabic required.
• Master’s degree in business administration, public policy, development studies or a closely related field is desirable.