Office Assistant

About RPCO/MRRD:

Regional Programs Coordination Office (RPCO) was established in 2007 as a platform for increasing demand for rural development of various diversified activities which created a base for all basic infrastructure amenities emergency activities and community based small scale irrigation rehabilitation and development. RPCO is established as a platform for various diversified activities where all other programs in the Ministry are limited in their scope or mandate. Usually RPCO fulfill the needs of communities on request basis.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

Maintain the Program director’s calendar.
Arrange internal and external meetings as per instructions
Receive all applications, invitation cards and transfer them to his/her manager.
Make sure that the arrangements for meetings such as (Transportation, Interpreter, travel booking etc.) are done properly.
Follow up on pending issue.
Provide clerical support to the administration process of documents with Program.
Co-ordinate, schedule and organize appointments and meetings
Perform receptionist duties when needed
Create and update records ensuring accuracy and validity of information
Type documents, reports and correspondence
Organize travel arrangements for staff
Assist with event planning and implementation
Maintaining supply inventory.
Managing filing system.

Job Requirements:

Required Education degree/ Experience

Bachelor degree with 2 years relevant experience or Baccalaureate degree with 4 years relevant experience.
working experience with Government, NGO and international organizations in similar positions
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: speaking, writing and listening in English, Dari and Pashto
Computer skills, especially experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel and email
Professionalism in appearance and demeanor
File keeping and bookkeeping skills

Submission Guideline:

Interested Afghans with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications electronically through vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af
While submitting your applications please mention the Title of the position plus Vacancy Number in the subject of the e-mail; please do NOT submit any other supporting documentation or educational certificates with your application. If you are short listed you will be asked to submit electronic copies of your educational certificates and if you are invited to written test you will be required to present the original certificates. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date of the position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written test Note: In the interests of open and fair competition and a merit based selection process applicants are advised that lobbying for a position , whether by the applicant or by any person acting on his or her behalf, shall result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate from further consideration. Applicants are strongly advised to inform potential supporters of this restriction which shall be strictly enforced.

Please don’t forget to type the Vacancy Announcement Number (1295/019/HRCSD/RPCO/MRRD) in Subject while applying online. Application without vacancy number will not be accepted.

The Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan is highly committed to increase women’s participation in government sector therefore women are highly encouraged to apply.

Submission Email:

vacancies.hrcsd@mrrd.gov.af