Finn Church Aid USA is established 2014 and it follows the mission and vision of Finn Church Aid (FCA) globally. FCA operates in 20 countries around the world in humanitarian and development assistance. Global FCA is established in 1948 and has currently 5 regional offices in West and Central Africa, East Africa, Middle East, Asia and Haiti and number of country offices in 20 program countries. FCA thematic areas are Right to Education, Right to Livelihoods and Right to Peace. The revenue of Global FCA is over 40 million euros. Over the years hundreds of thousands of people have received support from FCA.
FCA USA’s office situates in the center of Washington DC.
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is looking for a Senior Administrative and Communications Assistant.
We offer dynamic and innovative working environment with experienced professionals in humanitarian and development assistance.
The Senior Assistant is responsible of:
Assisting in office:
Assisting with general office operations.
Managing appointments/schedule and travel for office staff.
Maintaining office databases.
Writing business and correspondence memos.
Assisting in logistical preparations for meetings and arrange for visitors and guests.
2. Communications and public relations:
Coordinating public relations with the purpose of recruiting interns and volunteers.
Implementing special events as envisioned by office directors and recording information about and taking photos of special events for FCA website.
Communicating with our Communications Department at the HQ on a regular basis to ensure reporting of Washington office activities on the website and social media and in the e-newsletter
3. Assisting in finance and administration tasks:
Organizing and maintaining files and records.
Maintaining financial records, including invoices, credit card receipts.
Assist Director of FCA USA in preparing the board meeting materials.
Assist in HR related issues.
The candidate should have:
Excellent track record in using Microsoft Office tools
Experience in maintaining financials records
Excellent communication and writing skills in English
French language skills is an asset
Capability of multitasking
Minimum training BA
How to apply
More information from: Jouni Hemberg: (301) 385 0841
Please apply by April 21st
Send your resume to: jouni. hemberg@kua.fi