Senior Assistant

Responsibilities

• Document review and preparation - Regularly composes correspondence for self and others. Composes complex documents such as reports for others. Ensures documents are correct and accurate. May help prepare proposals and contracts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Key Competencies
• Attention to Detail: Detail-oriented and attentive to organizational systems.
• Communication: Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Responsiveness: Demonstrating agility when managing multiple projects and shifting priorities based on organizational needs.
• Solution-Oriented: Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to design and implement solutions fit for purpose.
• Resourcefulness: Using resources effectively and efficiently to address complex challenges.
• Skills and Abilities
• A high school diploma plus or equivalent to 5 years of demonstrated and progressively responsible work experience in an administrative assistant or secretarial position is required.
• Demonstrated experience using ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software packages to create documents, reports and logs. Some knowledge of database packages preferred.
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute (actual typing speed required may vary depending on the individual position requirements).
• Good organizational and analytical skills needed to proof and edit documents; effective writing ability necessary to prepare own correspondence.
• Interpersonal skills requiring courtesy, tact and diplomacy necessary to effectively communicate with staff, callers and visitors.
• Ability to take initiative, prioritize, complete work with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft office suite; strong PowerPoint skills are a plus.
• Experience with calendaring and coordinating complex travel arrangements is desired
• Relocation is not provided for this position.
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF) promotes equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable l

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Additional Information

Major Function The Senior Assistant is based out of our Washington, DC office and is responsible for a variety of standard and frequently complex administrative duties for the Blue Foods as well as Oceans Markets and Finance teams. The Senior Assistant also supports accounting tasks and special projects to ensure the smooth functioning of department or program using administrative skills, organizational skills, and a detailed knowledge of the organization and its programs and policies. Communicates on a daily basis with the department staff who work hybrid and remote schedules, staff from other departments, as well as external partners, such as donors and government agencies, to coordinate activities, and obtain and disseminate information

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