Program Assistant

• This is a full time position. Mandatory work hours are 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday- Friday. Weekend assignments are common with comp time allocated as per the NDI Lebanon Policy Handbook for National Employees. This handbook is updated periodically by the Resident Country Director.
• The Program Assistant shall report directly to Administrative and Finance Manager
• She/he will be providing logistical support to the NDI Lebanon activities;
• She/he will be expected to perform research tasks and contribute to the drafting of various documents;
• She/he will be expected to be an effective point of contact for colleagues, including partners, co-workers, and headquarters staff;
• She/he will be expected to provide administrative support for work plan formulation, implementation and tracking;
• Program Assistant will be expected to attend and keep notes of the meetings;
• Program Assistant will be expected closely tracks political developments and election-related news;
• Program Assistant will be providing written and oral Arabic/English translation as needed;
• Perform any additional duties as required by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Law, International Relations, Political Science or a related field. At least one year of experience working in development, community organizing, advocacy campaign, elections or a related field. Good interpersonal skills; ability to effectively interact with all levels of staff, government personnel and the NGO community. Good oral and written communication skills; ability to listen closely; Capacity to work both independently and as a member of a team. Excellent organizational and time management skills, follow-through, and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines. Ability to define problems and alert supervisors.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs required; experience with Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, G+, etc.) strongly desired. English and Arabic fluency (written and spoken).