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Operation Assistant - Alkufra

Remote | Alkufra

  • Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
  • Location: Remote | Alkufra
  • Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Administrative support
  • Closing Date: Closed

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Job Overview:

The Operations Assistant works with the Operations team, reporting to the operations Coordinator to support day-to-day business operations and related administrative responsibilities for IRC’s offices in Alkufra. The primary areas of responsibility are assisting with fleet management, IT, and vendor procurement as well as tracking office inventory, and assisting with facility improvements.


Major Responsibilities:


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 
• Support Operations team with fleet management, vendor relations, and safety & security as needed.
• Support Operations team with paying office expenses, troubleshooting IT equipment/services, and maintaining office equipment inventory.
• Work with Field coordinator to assist with equipment dispersal and other related onboarding tasks
• Provide coverage for front desk operations to ensure clients and stakeholders are adequately served. 
• Work closely with Operations team to support facility renovations, moves, and related tasks.
• Assist with maintaining office supplies, processing office supply requests, and managing inventory.
• Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:

Job Requirements:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Work Experience:
• minimum of two years’ experience strongly preferred.

Demonstrated Skills & Competencies:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); ability to use the internet and other digital tools for data entry, research, and problem-solving purposes; database familiarity is a plus.
• Proven organizational experience with the ability to juggle multiple tasks, set priorities, effectively manage time, demonstrate timeliness, and meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team member with collaborative partners, the community, and clients in a cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a personal, insured vehicle.


Working Environment: 
• A combination of standard office environment, remote work, and ‘field’ time within the service delivery area to perform the above outlined responsibilities.
• Occasional domestic (non-local) travel required; up to 10%.
• May require occasional weekend and/or evening work.


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
This vacancy is now closed.