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Junior Officer - Planning and Support

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Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Full-time

The Junior Officer – Planning & Support will provide administrative & secretarial support to the Director Marketing & Engagement & the team in the timely delivery of quality services to all its stakeholders both internal & external in achieving the organisational goals and objectives.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Providing accurate and timely reports to Director – CPIPE, be informed of the status of key projects & related tasks & responsibilities, follow-up where required & ensure timely submission of quality reports to the Director CPIPE & other stakeholders as required
  • Draft letters, agreements and other correspondence for the Director CPIPE and the team as needed
  • Maintain effective relationships with corporate partners/line ministries & other project partners and ensure timely & effective formalization of partnership agreements for effective program delivery
  • Ensure efficient flow of information to the CPIPE & other WVL Departments & external stakeholders/corporate partners for timely & effective communication of relevant information
  • Provide required support for the smooth operation of WVL programs & related functionalities
  • Facilitate the development of departmental Annual Business Plan (ABP), develop & maintain Dept Calendar & Information Management System/Database for greater integration and work excellence
  • Ensure effective & efficient conduct of Dept Programs/Meetings/Workshops and maintain minutes of meetings where required
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent in Business Administration or related field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 02 years’ experience in a similar role, with proven ability in event coordination/public relations & managing budgets/finance & related tasks
  • Excellent planning & organizing skills with ability to meet deadlines
  • IT savvy & highly competent in the use of MS Office Suite
  • Excellent communications skills in English both oral & written & proficient in Sinhala and/or Tamil (Trilingual preferred)
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to multi-task and work effectively in a high-pressure environment
  • Ability & willingness to travel domestically when required
  • Committed to World Vision values & able to work well in a cross-cultural environtment

Organization Info

World Vision

Overview
Headquarters: 
Federal Way, WA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1982
About Us
Mission: 

Our vision for every child, life in all its fullness; Our prayer for every heart, the will to make it so. World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. Inspired by our Christian values, we are dedicated to working with the world's most vulnerable people. We serve all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

Our mission: World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Oct 13 2018
Active Until: 
Nov 13 2018
Hiring Organization: 
World Vision
industry: 
Nonprofit