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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and take control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, IRC works with people forced to flee wars, conflicts and disasters and the host communities that support them, as well as those who remain in their homes and communities. Working today in more than 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions of people uprooted and struggling to survive. IRC leads and manages the path from harm to home.

IRC NCA

El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, known as the North of Central America (NCA), face a complex emergency and an unprioritized humanitarian crisis of a multi-causal nature. The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with recurrent natural disasters, have only intensified the basic needs of historically marginalized groups, putting their long-term physical and mental well-being at risk. In November 2020, there were an estimated total of 9.2 million people in need (PINs) of humanitarian assistance; this figure represented a 77% increase compared to early 2020 data.

In this context, IRC responds to people in need through gender-based violence prevention and response services, child protection services, protection coordination, advocacy, responsive information and multipurpose cash assistance. Activities are tailored to communities based on their needs, resources and access to services. Activities in target locations are determined in collaboration with local stakeholders, allowing the response to be tailored to micro contextual considerations and community preferences. IRC works closely with local partners in each location.

Scope of Work:

The Administrative Assistant will be the "right hand" of the Country Director, responsible for scheduling and organizing meetings, planning events, maintaining contact databases, preparing correspondence, coordinating international travel and visitor agendas, and handling special projects as needed. The position also involves working closely with other colleagues in the region, colleagues working in the field and in other NCA units and departments.

Responsibilities

Book travelProcess advances and settle travel and event receiptsOrganize face-to-face and virtual meetingsPrepare reports for meetings and eventsAgenda managementCreate a database of contacts and enter the information in the databaseOrganize contactsTaking notes at meetings and preparing notes and memos to be sharedOther administrative tasksManage the logistics of 3-4 tailor-made events per quarter