What are the responsibilities and job description for the Call for CVs - Administrative Assistant, DFC position at Dexis Consulting Group?
Dexis is a dynamic professional services firm dedicated to partnering with government and community leaders both in the U.S. and internationally to achieve critical social outcomes in a rapidly changing world.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, respect, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
Dexis is recruiting for an Administrative Assistant to support a US Government Agency.
The Administrative Assistant will provide support services to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly. This includes services such as procurement and contracting, physical security, emergency management, property management, records and administration, space renovation, supplies and office equipment management, transportation, mail distribution, and desktop publishing.
Work is primarily performed at the DFC office in Washington, DC. This position is contingent upon award.
Interested applicants with an experience supportingInternational Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the formerOverseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), and theUnited States Agency for International Development (USAID)are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities of the Administrative Assistant include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assist in the organization of activities such as meetings, conferences, workshops, round-table discussions, focus group discussions, and similar activities.
- Support with routine administrative and clerical duties such as filing, encoding, photocopying, binding, and similar tasks.
- Perform various administrative functions to ensure the efficient flow of office operations, to include but not limited to, managing the reception and meeting areas, receiving visitors and attending to their requirements, receiving messages and channeling these to intended recipients and other related functions.
- Manage communication systems, such as phone and administrative email inboxes, receive and channel calls when appropriate, and relay written and verbal messages to the intended recipients.
- Assist with inventory management and custodianship functions, including entering new equipment and furniture in the property inventory.
- Assist in the performance of basic procurement functions to include, but not limited to identifying, sourcing, and procuring materials and services in accordance with DFC procurement regulations.
- Perform other tasks, duties and functions as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in administration, management, finance, office operations or other related fields.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in administration and communications.
- Excellent knowledge of administrative tasks essential for an office of similar capacity.
- Functional and apparent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Functional command of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Must hold or be able to obtain a Public Trust level security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with development finance institutions (DFIs).
- Familiarity with the use of PowerPoint is preferred.
Please note that the purpose of this Call for CVs is to build out a roster of professionals with relevant experience in the following areas for which Dexis frequently recruits. There is no closing date for applications nor a deadline by when candidates will be assessed; new applicants are reviewed by our team on a regular basis and added to prospective candidate pools. When new positions become available relevant to this sector, Dexis will post a complete job description with detailed information on the responsibilities and qualifications. Candidates with relevant experience who have submitted their CV under this announcement may be contacted when new related jobs open up and are invited to apply.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" - that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proofthat you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.
