The Secretary is expected to fulfill the following major duties and responsibilities, as elaborated below:
• Secretarial, Administrative and Clerical Support (40%) – Prepares and drafts non-technical correspondence, cables, visa referrals, country clearance and invitations in accordance with the established formats.
• Arranges in final form approved versions of correspondence, cables, reports and other documents. Transcribes notes during meetings as requested. Receives and transmits documents as appropriate; tracks required reply letters from team members as well as documents requiring clearances through USAID/Philippines Mission Offices.
• Receives telephone calls and directs them to appropriate staff.
• Responds to telephone inquiries that do not require technical knowledge of the program.
• Prepares requests for procurement of goods and services as needed by the office or project.
• Requests office supplies for the entire office. Coordinates and makes arrangements for internal... and external meetings, planning sessions, briefings and conferences.
• Serves as alternate timekeeper in preparing Time and Attendance report for local staff.
• Maintains an organized filing system and acts as file custodian for program and working files in OEDG. Handles vital records management and submits periodic reporting requirements.
• Keeps abreast of
• various procedural requirements like preparation of correspondence and cables, processing of travel authorization, record management etc.
• Program Management Support (30%) – Conducts commodity end-use monitoring at project offices and prepares report on findings and recommendations to the Contracting Officer Representative / Assistance Office Representative (C/AOR) and Regional Financial Services Center. Prepares public vouchers for reimbursement or cash advance requests submitted by the contractors/Grantees for administrative approval of the Office Chief or the C/AOR. Incorporates edits and circulates for clearance the requests for budget modification for on-going projects and program-funded personnel; monitors and reports budget document status to ensure project budget obligations are complete. Provides support to team members in preparing briefing documents i.e., Attendance Request Memos, scene setters, travel itineraries, etc. Assembles all documents into travel briefing books for the U.S. Ambassador and/or USAID Mission Director or Office Chief for project site visits and events. Assists the C/AORs in their function as Site Officers during projects events and high-level site visits by following up on requested information and documents needed for regular project reporting. Updates the OEDG project briefers including coordinating the timely submission of regular update and editing briefers. Backstops the OEDG Development Program Specialist and acts as alternate to prepare and distribute weekly OEDG Office updates and outreach calendars. Performs data entry into the International Vetting and Security Tracking System in compliance with the Leahy Amendment of the Foreign Assistance Act.
• Travel (30%) – Maintains the OEDG Office calendar of appointments, meetings, conferences and travel plans. Handles the travel arrangements for team members, which includes preparation of travel authorization and country clearance documents; coordination of flight bookings, hotel reservations and vehicle requirements; and preparation of travel vouchers and other travel-related reimbursements. Handles logistical arrangements for visitors and employees who are on temporary duty, and manages their appointment and meeting schedules.
• SUPERVISORY RELATIONSHIP: The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Deputy Office Chief in the Office of Economic Development and Governance. Some work guidance is provided by the Lead Secretary (FSN-07) in the same office. Supervision of other staff is not contemplated.
• AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to all interested individuals who are Filipino citizens or non-Filipino citizens lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the Philippines, and who also have the required work permits. USAID/Philippines does not sponsor work permits
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