Regional Administrative Assistant, Johannesburg, South AfricaRegional Administrative Assistant, Johannesburg, South Africa

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB:

• Proactive with a commitment to quality and accuracy with close attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure. Organized and methodical.
• Reliable and enjoys working in a team with flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work without close supervision and sees tasks to completion. Self-starter
• High diplomatic and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good computer literacy with excellent MS word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point skills.
• Knowledge and familiarity with one or more of the following functional areas: travel, communications, accounting, contracts and agreements, nutrition/health science, meetings/conference management, international aid, development programs or portfolio management.

Excellent organizational skills.

Education:
Diploma in business administration, finance, accounting, paralegal or a related field. English language certification is a plus.

Experience:
Three to five years of experience in administration or as a program assistant with an international company, preferably a development organization. Experience in organizing events, conferences and travel is required. Experience in working abroad in an English speaking country is a plus.

Languages:
Excellent command of spoken and written English is a must. Other local languages (particularly French) are a strong plus.

Applications should be sent to hr@gainhealth.org before August 25 2009

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