Regional Office Assistant

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JOB DESCRIPTION

If you are looking for a career opportunity, want to give meaning to your professional achievements and contribute to making the world a better place by playing a part in international development, and are passionate about providing administration support, the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is the place for you!

IDRC is home to people who share a passion for international development research. We look for employees who believe that knowledge and innovation can help solve the world’s most critical challenges.

Come join our team and help us build a more sustainable and inclusive world!

Our employment opportunity of the moment: Regional Office Assistant

Location: Middle East and North Africa Regional Office, Amman, Jordan (Hybrid Mode*)

Employment Status: Permanent employment, Locally engaged staff (LES)

Annual salary range Level 7: JOD 27,253 – JOD 35,614

Take a minute to see if your profile fits IDRC:

You have:

  • A Diploma in a relevant field (e.g., administrative studies, organizational and business management)
  • A proficiency in English (reading, writing and speaking). Fluent in Arabic and French is an asset.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience of administrative and/or operational support including research-related assignments.
  • Significant knowledge of report preparation and experience in preparing, drafting, editing documents.
  • An enhanced understanding of the importance of the effective implementation of an organization’s policies and procedures governing operations.

You are:

  • Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
  • Well organized, capable of planning and following-up daily activities while paying close attention to details.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects, meet deadlines, make sound judgement and take initiative.
  • A team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures.
  • A skilled communicator, able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with employees and external stakeholders.

You are interested in:

  • Playing a key role in respecting IDRC policies and procedures while supporting the regional office operations as well as providing program administration support.
  • Supporting the planning, coordination and organization of official visits and interactions with the head office and other regional offices.
  • Liaising with Program Officers within the regional office to provide program support activities by assisting in the organization of ad hoc and regular team meetings and conference calls/video conferences, including the preparation and distribution of documents.
  • Providing administrative coordination and support for regional office operations for procurement activities, financial transactions, and human resources activities
  • Assisting the Manager, Regional Office Operations in keeping up to date regional office emergency procedures and other internal communication documents to ensure the effective deployment of the business continuity plan.
  • Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Then we are interested in your profile!

At IDRC, we support your professional development.

Additional Information:

  • For more details on the primary duties and responsibilities, view Job Details.
  • *Hybrid Mode: Have the flexibility to work in hybrid mode (Minimum 3 days out of 10 in the office).
  • As a result of this process, the Centre may establish a pool of pre-qualified candidates for future permanent and term opportunities.

We appreciate your interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The International Development Research Centre is committed to creating and fostering a respectful, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people’s lives we impact and the Canadian community we work within, where everyone can truly be themselves. We welcome Indigenous peoples and persons from all races, ethnicities, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientations, as well as persons with physical or mental disabilities to be part of our team.

We strive to ensure barrier-free selection processes. If you are contacted regarding a career opportunity, testing or interview, please advise the People and Corporate Culture Division representative of the accommodation measures that must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

Who can apply? Jordanian citizens or legally entitled to work in Jordan.


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