SILC Assistant

Skills Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritans Purses code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritans Purses statement of faith, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Skills:

• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and facilitation (teaching) skills.
• Strong organizational and reporting skills
• Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality regarding contracts and salaries.
• Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
• Possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be a humble team player.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, taking on additional responsibilities as needed. 
• Knowledge of computer systems and its applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel including formulas/formatting.
• He/she must have analytical and report writing skills.
• High level of integrity and stewardship.
• Committed to the SP values and ethics.
• Above average mathematic skills.          

EXPERIENCE NEEDED

• Experience working with SILC, VSLA, or community savings groups is an asset.
• Basic knowledge of financial and business literacy concepts.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, especially with low-literacy participants.
• Ability to work closely with families and community groups.
• Minimum 2 years working with international NGO in a logistics capacity.

Education / Experience Needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, finance, economics, community development, or a related field (or relevant experience).
• Minimum 2 years working with international NGO in a logistics capacity

LANGUAGE 

• Fluency in Kurdish and Arabic is required.
• Proficiency in English is desired.

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