Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking an Operations Associate to be responsible for providing day-to-day operational support in finance, human resources, facilities, administration and IT to ensure the smooth and efficient running of HRW’s Beirut office. The position is based in Beirut and reports to the Associate Director of Financial Operations, based in New York. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), fixed-term position from approximately January to June 2018.
Areas of Responsibility:
Finance
- Act as the local Finance representative and assist with the implementation of Finance policies locally;
- Manage the bank accounts and cash flows;
- Process financial transactions including bill payments, expense reimbursements and disbursements;
- Act as the local HR representative and assist with the implementation of HR policies locally;
- Liaise with local government offices, insurance and pension providers, and other HR service providers;
- Assist with the recruitment, on-boarding and departure of local staff, fellows, consultants and interns;
- Administer and process local employee payroll, pensions, health benefits and insurance;
- Maintain the smooth and effective functioning of the office;
- Handle general office maintenance and facilities issues;
- Liaise with suppliers and providers and negotiate commercial and services contracts in a cost-effective manner;
- Liaise with IT/Helpdesk to troubleshoot computer problems and back up and update network files as necessary;
- Liaise with IT or local phone service and internet provider to troubleshoot phone and internet problems; and
- Carry out other duties as necessary
Skills/Experience:
Education: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in finance/bookkeeping, business administration, nonprofit management, human resources or a related field is required.
Experience: A minimum of two years of operations or administrative experience, preferably in a global organization, is required. Experience in nonprofit management, human resources, finance, or IT is highly desirable.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.
How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by 11:59 PM EST on 5 December 2017 by visiting our online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org/opportunities/show/?jobid=1535. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email [email protected]. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.
Experience: A minimum of two years of operations or administrative experience, preferably in a global organization, is required. Experience in nonprofit management, human resources, finance, or IT is highly desirable.
Related Skills and Knowledge:
- Excellent organizational, administrative, financial, and analytical skills are required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic are required.
- Strong computer knowledge including advanced ability with Microsoft Excel and Word is required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and attention to detail are required.
- Self-motivation and the ability to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision, problem solve, and work independently as well as function as a member of a team with staff in multiple locations globally are required.
- Ability to work well under pressure while juggling multiple tasks simultaneously and working effectively toward deadlines is required.
- Good judgment, discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality are essential.
- Experience with finance and human resources databases is highly desirable.
Salary and Benefits: HRW seeks exceptional applicants and offers competitive compensation and employer-paid benefits.
How to Apply: Please apply immediately or by 11:59 PM EST on 5 December 2017 by visiting our online job portal at https://careers.hrw.org/opportunities/show/?jobid=1535. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application submission, please email [email protected]. Due to the large response, application submissions via email will not be accepted and inquiries regarding the status of applications will go unanswered.
How to Apply:
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 20 2017
Active Until:
Dec 20 2017
Hiring Organization:
Human Rights Watch
industry:
Nonprofit