YALDA US Administrative Assistant (REMOTE)

Brief:
The YALDA US Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing direct administrative and clerical support to YALDA US President in order to ensure effective and efficient operations. Please note this is an UNPAID position.
The position requires a person who is detailed oriented, confident and exercises initiative while maintaining a professional demeanor. To be successful the ideal candidate will work with minimal supervision, propose solutions to problems, and has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
Manage, create and edit email correspondence on behalf of YALDA US President
Manage UN Meeting calendar, email account, registrations for meetings and collect reports
Attend meetings at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City or World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., when it is possible, or virtually as a YALDA representative
Work with organizations such as the African Union, United Nations ECOSOC, United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, World Bank, African Development Bank, the International Trade Centre and/or YALI
Data entry and database maintenance
Prepare, edit and format documents, presentations and spreadsheets.
Scheduling and organization of conference calls and webinars.
Maintain electronic and paper files
Basic research, data compilation and database maintenance for projects and documents
Copying and organizing materials for meetings
Maintain electronic calendars, coordinate meetings, set up recurring meetings, conference calls, etc.
General administrative support
Qualifications:
Must have Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience; administrative/clerical experience
Advanced PC skills; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet browsers
Excellent attention to detail, organization and accuracy of work
Must have good writing skills, organization skills, and have research skills
Communicate in a professional manner and develop good rapport with both internal and external individuals
Must have constant and reliable access to internet
Must have a strong interest in Africa
Candidate must reside in the US, Canada or European Union
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www.yaldafrica.org
Please send your Resume and Cover letter to yaldarecruit@gmail.com. Please quote “YALDA US Administrative Assistant” in the subject line.