Receptionist – USAID Egypt TRADE 174 views

Receptionist

Project Overview:

Palladium
was awarded the USAID/Trade Reform and Development in Egypt (TRADE) Activity
contract, which has a 5-year timeframe and a ceiling of $36.3 million. The
Project will be active throughout Egypt.   The goal of the TRADE
Activity is to increase Egypt’s international trade by increasing exports from
SMEs, and in particular New and Expanding Export-Ready Enterprises
(NEEREs).  This will be achieved by addressing the constraints that impede
the competitiveness of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs). In order
to achieve the Activity’s goal (increasing exports in selected sectors), the
contractor must attain the following three Results:

1. Enhanced Export Capacity of SMEs, in particular New and Expanding Export-Ready Enterprises (NEEREs) in Selected Sectors
   
2. Strengthened Public and Private Trade-Support Institutions (e.g., Trade Associations, Export Councils, etc.); and
   
3. Improved Trade and Investment Policy, Regulatory and Institutional Environment
   

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive visitors/ guests and direct them to the designated staff.
  
• Manage the two meeting rooms, organize meetings and ensure they are set up with the necessary equipment and services.
  
• Manage the office petty cash, work with the accountant to review receipts and reimbursement requests.
  
• Maintain the drivers log, handle request to use project vehicles.
  
• Maintain the office supply balance and request new supplies as needed.
  
• Help with minor translations in the office if needed.
• Any other tasks to be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• From 1-3 years experience preferably with USAID projects or other international organizations.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications e.g. Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
  
• Good presentation skills.
  
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Company Overview:

About Palladium – Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value.  We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people’s lives. 

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.  

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com

Safeguarding – We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse.  All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.