Program Assistant

AMIDEAST, an international non-profit organization in the West Bank and Gaza, is seeking full-time dynamic and qualified candidates for its USAID funded education program-Model Schools Network (MSN) Program. AMIDEAST is recruiting for the following three position based in its main office in Ramallah:

The program assistant will provide administrative support for more senior staff implementing the program’s monitoring and evaluation activities. Responsibilities may include: translation from English to Arabic, regular email/ phone correspondence with teachers and principals, arranging local travel and logistics, maintaining school files and other documents, and data entry.
Applicants should have the following credentials and experience:
- Bachelor's degree;
- Fluency in both Arabic (spoken and written) and English;
- Excellent Arabic writing skills;
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel;
- Precise attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multi-task;
Preferred but not required:
- Experience with children/schools;
- Knowledge of/experience with data analysis;
- Background in translation.
Please send a cover letter indicating the specific position and resume to [email protected]
Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Closing date for applications is 5:00pm, Monday, August 31, 2009.