Administrative Assistant

at Chemonics
Published May 19, 2026
Location Amman, Jordan
Category Administration  
Job Type Full Time  

Description

The eighth phase of FEWS NET began in 2024. The work of the FEWS NET DST relies on close collaboration with international, regional, and national partners on food security-related data and information gathering and analysis. Major activities include joint monitoring and assessments, data sharing and exchanges, collaborative analysis and reporting, and support of local and regional food security networks.

Position Description and Location

The Administrative Assistant (AA) is responsible for assisting the Regional Operations Manager (ROM) in daily administrative work. The AA will be based in Amman, Jordan.

Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the AA include, but are not limited to:

Provide administrative support to the project and assist RCM with record-keeping and bookkeeping. Develop and maintain required administrative office systems
Ensure office consumables are available and supplies are properly stocked
Liaise with the local vendors to ensure services provided are satisfactory
Prepare all necessary administrative forms for project-related items
Oversee the purchase of office supplies and related items
Maintain inventory tracker and oversees the maintenance of office equipment
Oversee the vehicle logbook and ensure that the vehicle is properly maintained
Maintain trackers and ensure the leave records are maintained in personal files
Supervise the maintenance of the project’s filing system

Qualifications

Proficiency in written and spoken English required; local language skills desirable
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required. Significant, directly related professional experience can substitute for education experience
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in an equivalent position
Prior international donor project experience is preferred
Familiar with the MS world, outlook, PowerPoint, and MS Excel software
Possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills

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