J/P HRO is a non-profit organization dedicated to help lift the nation of Haiti out of the rubble and give the Haitian people a better life, is seeking experienced professionals for several exciting opportunities as part of its response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
The Assistant to the Country Director is responsible for carrying out several tasks and assisting with the day-to-day activities. He/she will assume all personal administrative support to the Country Director, Deputy Country Director and CEO.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Conserve Country Director’s time by preparing letters, databases, expenses reports, presentation, and researching, collecting and analyzing information,
• Assist in the smooth transition between Country Director and Deputy Country Director management of in-country team,
• Sort information, manage files and otherwise keep records effectively and easily accessible though secure,
• Translate different types of documents into and from French, English, Spanish or Creole while maintaining the integrity of the original work,
• Attend meetings when the Country Director is unavailable and provide notes and updates to the Country Director accordingly,
• Meet and Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to Country Director,
• Maintain Country Director’s appointment schedule by planning and scheduling meetings, conferences, and travel,
• Manage the Country Director’s calendar by planning and scheduling meetings, travel arrangements and conferences,
• Handle confidential information with discretion and diplomacy,
• Provide high-level administrative support,
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Marketing, and related job experience
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in administration/secretary
Required Skills:
• Administrative Writing Skills
• Reporting Skills
• Fluency in English, French and Creole
• Advanced computer skills (MS Office – especially PowerPoint and Excel as well as Google Docs, Google Calendar and Google Mail)
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent decision-making skills
• High level of organizational skills
• Detail oriented
• Flexibility
• Professionalism
• Good telephone etiquette
• Discretion and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Presentation skills

Interested candidates please send your applications at:
hrstaffing@jphro.org or at 17, Rue Latortue, Delmas 48, Delmas, Haiti
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Copies of diplomas and/or certificates
Please mention the "position applied for" as subject of your email. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

N.B Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed gradually as we collect applications.

Work values:
- Commitment to J/P HRO standards and principles
- Strong organizational, negotiation, interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability work as part of a multi-cultural team
- Flexible, adaptable and patient
- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure