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Job Description and Requirements
ABOUT THE ICRC
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We act in response to emergencies and at the same time promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation to ensure a concerted, rational, and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
PURPOSE OF THE POST
The Welcome Assistant ensures that all the provided services meet the expectation of service requesters and are personalized with accurate information and Geographic remit: acts as regional support to the whole region, regional base in AMM & HQ (at times global events are organized in AMM). The Welcome Department in Amman is part of the Administration in Amman Delegation and is focused on customer satisfaction, supporting the smooth Administrative & Logistical arrangements for the staff, AMM Delegation, delegations in the region, regional base in AMM & HQ
The Welcome Assistant ensures accuracy of information in responses, timely (max. 48hrs) responses, shows empathy, care, understanding and lots of responsibility towards staff and their needs especially when these needs are urgent or came as an emergency
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Handles events, workshops, courses, etc with their administrative & logistical arrangements
Helps organizers of events, meetings, etc during the setup (one day before), does daily checks on needs during the event & assists during the closure to collect items, equipment, etc even if all this comes during a weekend or holiday
Does the Welcome briefing in person at the start of every event
Prepares the invitation message (practical info) for the event, and the administration sheet in Arabic and/or English, provides mobile phones for event participants, salary advances, distributes all documents to participants in person and makes an effort to explain to them any info if need be
Reports events, irregularities, etc to Welcome Supervisor & briefs fully after each event
Ensures the smooth running of events with the focus on organizers and participants needs
Coordinates well with services providers, interlocutors, on-line travel office, etc
Arranges for stationary, IT equipment, translation services, etc when requested by organizers
Ensures proper handling of official clearance (visa, facilitation letter, etc) to enter Jordan or any other country or during transit
Organizes all travel related documents & the related administrative work for professional trips (beginning or end of missions, home leaves, missions, emergency travel, medical evacuations)
Ensures the proper handling of travel for staff’s families and dependents and their proper documentation for travel including entry regulations to countries, visas, etc
Arranges hotel accommodation or liaises with Premises department for the booking of residences
Ensures proper logistical support for all the movements with Fleet or an external company
Ensures excellent customer service for concerned files
Sends a complete Welcome info, entry regulations, Delegation guidelines, salary advances & others to staff and their families
Collects all the needed administrative/financial documentation for the trip coverage
Follows up with staff until their safe arrival/departure to/from Jordan
Handles EVAC (evacuation) visas for the region (mainly Syria & Iraq) and their arrangement for the restricted nationalities to enter Jordan as continuous back-to-back process making sure there are valid Jordanian visas all throughout their missions
Submits & follows up complaints with service providers and informs staff on the result
Be attentive to requests on Welcome database when received during the permanency and takes the necessary actions
Maintains a coherent archiving system; computerized and manual-based for all files, as well as a coherent individual arrangement of active files
General Duties
Be aware of the delegation’s objectives and activities
Understand the three components of the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement
Apply the security rules at all times
Respect and observe the staff regulations of the ICRC in Jordan.
The employee may be asked to perform other duties not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other departments when & if necessary
PROFESSIONAL EXPERINCE AND EDUCATION REQUIRED
University or professional certification or equivalent work experience
Fluent command of English and Arabic
Computer proficiency.
3+ years professional experience in an administrative, travel or assistant role
Good knowledge of travel, event organization, hotel management, administration and logistics.
Knowledge of digital learning tools an asset.
Excellent organizational and methodical skills.
Good communication skills
Interested to join? Apply now! The ICRC values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Also, equally qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.
Please Note: “Submission deadline for applications: 16th February 2023 and the post is open for Jordanian nationals”
ICRC does not charge a fee nor request any favors at any stage of the recruitment process. If the candidate is asked for any fee or service against our Code of Conduct, he/she must report to [email protected] or https://icrc.integrityplatform.org/
“Kindly be informed that the ICRC manages recruitment through the third party and doesn’t keep the files of applicants. For more information please consult the ICRC Rules on personal data protections available here.”
