Crown Agents is an international development company delivering capacity building and institutional development services in procurement, public financial management, revenue enhancement and expenditure management. We work for the public and private sectors in more than 100 countries, as well as for international development agencies and institutions and operate at all times to the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
As part of the growing portfolio of work that we undertake around the world, we are seeking to identify a suitably qualified Office Manager who would be interested in a potential four year consultancy assignment to contribute to a recovery programme for Syria. The role will be based in Turkey but may require travel to Syria when the security situation allows.
In particular we are looking for individuals with the following experience:
As part of the growing portfolio of work that we undertake around the world, we are seeking to identify a suitably qualified Office Manager who would be interested in a potential four year consultancy assignment to contribute to a recovery programme for Syria. The role will be based in Turkey but may require travel to Syria when the security situation allows.
In particular we are looking for individuals with the following experience:
- At least 10 years of experience in setting up and successfully leading the field offices of an international company, organisation or project
- Excellent knowledge and long-term experience in the use of all standard software packages for office management
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good command of English and Turkish, both spoken and written
- Familiarity with international travel arrangements
- Ability and readiness to work and live in an off-capital environment on the Turkish-Syrian Border
- Ability and readiness to work under pressure
Additional advantages:
- Working knowledge of Arabic
- Previous experience working with an international development or assistance organisation or international NGO
- Knowledge of the Syrian and/or Turkish work/life context
Interested individuals are invited to submit their CVs for consideration along with details of their availability and anticipated fee rate to: SCSResource@crownagents.co.uk. Please also state "LT10 -Office Manager" in the subject line.
Closing date for applications: 26th April 2013
Closing date for applications: 26th April 2013
