Administrative/Logistics Assistant

TITLE: Administrative/Logistics Assistant in Fergana

POSITION LOCATION: Fergana, Uzbekistan

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time (40 hours/week)

Summary of Position: 

Position Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Logistics and Operations Officer in Tashkent, the Administrative/Logistics Assistant will be responsible for implementing program administration and support activities related to office administration, operations, logistics, and finance of USAID Uzbekistan Youth Employment Skills (YES) Activity within American Councils Uzbekistan in Fergana region. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities:

·      Providing administrative and logistics support to YES Activity in matters relating to organizing events, follow up of requests, assisting office staff in everyday online and offline routine work.

·      Provide administrative and logistical support for the organization of special events such as workshops, trainings, seminars, etc. in Fergana.

·      Assist in the overall procurement process, including market research, selection of a venue and services for the conferences, workshops, trainings as well as contract management process in Fergana according to the established procurement procedures.

·      Handling office tasks, such as filing, generating reports and presentations, setting up for meetings, and reordering supplies in the Fergana office.

·      Assist in travel arrangements including liaison between travel agency for a route selection, finalization and purchase of tickets for staff members, participants and experts according to the established procedures in Fergana.

·      Picking up and delivering packages, mailings, bills, etc.

·      Translating internal documents, letters, and other materials upon request. (English, Russian, and Uzbek)

·      When appropriate, undertakes other related duties assigned by the supervisor and/or the DCOP.

Qualifications:

·      Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

·      1-2 years of relevant work experience is desirable.

·      Proficiency in spoken and written English, Russian and Uzbek.

·      High computer and internet literacy.

·      Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·      Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, attention to detail.

·      Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural and team environment.

·      All applicants should be able to provide and maintain work authorization in Uzbekistan.

Compensation

American Councils for International Education offers a competitive international salary based on Tashkent, Uzbekistan cost of living standards.

Please send to uzjobs@americancouncils.org your resume/CV as well as a cover letter that includes the following: (i) why you are interested in the position, (ii) why you are well suited for the position, and (iii) what you would expect as a monthly salary (final take home salary amount per month after taxes).

· Your resume/CV should be saved as follows: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT – resume.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-resume.doc).

· Your cover letter should be saved as: LAST NAME OF APPLICANT – letter.doc (for example, if your last name is Kayumov, the file should be Kayumov-letter.doc). File extensions of .docx and PDF are also acceptable.

· Write LAST NAME OF APPLICANT – Regional Coordinator in FERGANA in the subject line of your email.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – American Councils is committed to taking affirmative steps to enhance employment opportunities for minorities, women, veterans, and people with disabilities, and strives to ensure that meaningful employment and promotional opportunities are maintained for everyone. American Councils’ commitment to equal employment opportunity is based not only on federal requirements, but also on a longstanding commitment to maintaining a diverse workforce reflective of the communities in which we operate.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION – The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information

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