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JOB DESCRIPTION : 

CRRC-Armenia is looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and committed Finance and Operations Assistant. This is an opportunity to participate in and contribute to a range of activities within various programs that the Foundation implements. The incumbent will report to the Administrative Director and will provide support to finance and operations activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES : 

- Provide logistic and recruitment support in the implementation of ongoing programs - research, trainings, and fellowships;
- Provide administrative support to ensure efficient operations and maintenance of the CRRC-Armenia office;
- Ensure the operation of CRRC-Armenia equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, keeping associated records, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment needs;
- Answer phone calls, schedule meetings and support visitors;
- Assist the Administrative Director in maintaining communication with outsourced transportation, accounting and IT services;
- Arrange postal services;
- Exhibit polite and professional communication via phone, e-mail, and mail;
- Carry out administrative duties such as filing, typing, copying, binding, scanning etc;
- Make travel and lodging arrangements for the staff (including the fieldwork staff) such as booking flights, cars, and hotel or restaurant, make venue and other reservations;
- Draft service and other contracts;
- Draft, edit and format respective memos, announcements, forms, and other texts and documentation;
- Translate relevant texts and documentation;
- Assist in budgeting processes and financial analysis;
- Assist with accounting, bookkeeping, invoicing, subscriptions, procurement and payment preparations;
- Assist in the preparation of External and Project Audit paperwork;
- Perform other duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : 

- University degree preferably in accounting and finances, management and business administration;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Detail-oriented with strong communication skills;
- Fluency in both Armenian and English (good knowledge of Russian is desirable);
- Strong internet skills;
- A positive can-do attitude;
- Ability to work with numbers and pick up financial and operational processes quickly;
- Ability to manage a busy and varied workload;
- Ability and desire to work in a multi-task environment with diverse program directions;
- Ability to work as part of a team and meet deadlines to support the CRRC-Armenia team in the operations of the organization;
- Willingness to enhance knowledge through on-the-job training and personal initiative;
- Similar experience in academic, private, government or NGO sectors is an advantage.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES : 

Interested candidates with appropriate qualifications are requested to apply by submitting a CV and a motivation letter to: **@****.** by August 19, 2024 COB, mentioning “Finance and Operations Assistant” in the subject line. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this job opportunity through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.