Republic of Yemen Economic Opportunities Fund (EOF) Presidency of Council of Ministers The Government of Yemen, represented by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC), has received a Grant from IFAD and the European Commission as well a co-finance from the Islamic Bank for Development and Yemen government for the establishment of the Economic Opportunities Fund (EOF) The Economic Opportunities Fund has been be created by Government decree No. 183-2010 as a public-private partnership working to improve the economic status of poor women and men in rural areas. Accordingly, its structure is based on three core pillars, namely value chain development, economic infrastructure, and rural financial services; and the EOF constitutes an institutional arrangement that allows the application of several principles: Cost recovery & sustainability, Multi-sectoral approach, Private sector orientation, Social agenda, and Equity investments. The EOF is the key institution for the management, implementation and supervision of the Economic Opportunities Programme, the Fisheries Investment Project and Rural Employment Programmes (REP).
Rural Employment Programmes (REP): The ‘YemenInvest’ Rural Employment Programme’s (REP) goal is to improve the economic status of poor rural households through creation of sustainable and diversified employment opportunities. In particular, the programme will invest in value chain development in sectors viz. (i) natural stones, (ii) textile; (iii) herbal, medicinal and aromatic plants as well as on several micro-, small and medium activities such as furniture and handicraft. Also, with regard to the above, the programmes will focus on rural investment financing; export promotion; rural labour market intermediation; and policy and partnerships. The project is national in scope and initially will focus on seven governorates: Abyan, Shabwa, Dhamar, Hajjah, Hodeidah, Lahej and Taiz. REP’s main target groups are unemployed and underemployed young women and men in rural areas below the poverty line. Specific focus is placed on young women and men entering rural labor market, and decent work compliance will be considered to the extent feasible. It is estimated that the project will directly benefit 50,000 households in the rural areas Currently, under the ‘YemenInvest-Rural Employment Programme’, EOF seeks qualified Yemeni candidates to fulfill the following post Admin/Secretary (3) . Under the direct supervision of the REP Project’s Coordination Unit Coordinator, at the GSMRB, MAI and EOF Aden coordinator, the Admin Secretary will be responsible for the following tasks: Duties and responsibilities • Implement day-to-day administrative activities of the programme including managing and organizing everyday office work, travel arrangement, information dissemination, correspondence and translation.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate for meetings. As well as recoding meetings by taking notes, preparing minutes and recording of decision points generated.
• Organize the quarterly financial reports, financial transactions, payments, request for contacts and
procurement of goods and purchase orders, in accordance with the approved work plan.
• Knowledge/managing of protocol procedures with due diligence, maintenance of directory of partners and stakeholders information.
• Maintain all project files and records and update project inventory records; ensure safekeeping of confidential materials and use of computerized filing system.
• Coordination of the information flow in the office, follow up on circulation of files.
• Facilitation of information sharing with the Project’s Coordination Unit, EOF, partners and stakeholders.
• Screening of all incoming calls and correspondence, registry, e-mails, fax; effective maintenance of registry, and filling all incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Arrange for typing of all major (bulk) documents in Arabic & English and reports.
• Organize meetings for the programme management and participate in organizing in-country workshop and other related training activities.
• Perform other duties as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE; a) University Degree with 3 years of relevant experience OR Secondary School Certificate with 5 years of relevant experience and a recognized managerial certificate.
b) Clerical and administrative experience, and full proficiency of MS Office (Word and Excel) and Internet use. c) Good knowledge of internal office procedures and reporting systems.
d) Proficiency in English and Arabic Languages (spoken and written).
e) Excellent communication skills.
f) Resourcefulness and strong networking skills.
g) Efficient storage and organization of documents.
h) Familiarity with external development projects and programmes will be an asset. Application Process: Interested qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for these positions by sending the detailed CV and a cover letter clearly mentioning the position applying for in the email/letter subject line to the following email address: [email protected].
EOF is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates and people with disabilities, and minorities are highly encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with strictest confidence.
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