The minimum requirements include:
- Bilingual Secretary, Expert in Business Administration or related career. University studies of Technical degree in Business Administration or Audit.
- 1-3 years of experience in administrative assistance activities – preferably in the field of international NGOs.
- Experience in writing reports and documents.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks, organize and prioritize.
- Excellent ability of internal customer service and customer service.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, follow procedures and meet deadlines. Discretion, independent and cooperative work with team members is required.
- Knowledge of processes of mediation of agrarian conflicts, desirable.
- Q’eqchí language command, indispensable.
- Basic knowledge of the English language, desirable.
- Skills and domain of Microsoft 365 and Google Drive package.
- Availability to stay at the Project’s intervention site: Santa Catalina La Tinta, Alta Verapaz.
The main functions include:
- Responsible for supporting the implementation of the Project and the different activities related to the Administrative area (Finances, Operations, Human Talent) for the proper functioning of the sub-office of Santa Catalina La Tinta, Alta Verapaz.
- Through the effective fulfillment of its functions, guarantee that the Project has the necessary administrative support to achieve effectiveness in achieving its objectives.
- Functionally coordinate with the liaison people of the Mercy Corps Guatemala Support Units and provide administrative support for the implementation of the Project.
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all the people we come into contact with through our work, be they team members, community members, participants in programs or others, be treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the basic principles relating to the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse established by the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC). We have also signed the Inter-institutional Plan for the Dissemination of Indebted Behaviors. By applying for this position, the candidate confirms that he has not previously violated the company’s policy regarding sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, protection of minors or trafficking in human beings. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment by or by members of our team. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to behave professionally, respect local laws and customs and adhere to the policies and values of the Mercy Corps Code of Conduct at all times. Team members must take the required e-learning courses on the Code of Conduct when recruited and annually.
As a candidate, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, notify the Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org)
How to apply
Interested candidates must send via email to: human resources@mercycorps.org their CV and a letter of interest with expectations and salary history; expressing its commitment to agree to comply and be an ambassador for the policies of the Mercy Corps Code of Conduct; confirming that throughout his professional career he has not violated an employer’s Code of Conduct.
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LIMIT DATE TO RECEIVE APPLICATIONS: FEBRUARY 22, 2024 AT 5:00 p.m.