Southeast Asia Operations and Logistics Assistant (Part-time)

$12,000 - $12,000/Yr

International Center For Journalists (Icfj) - Washington, DC

Part-time

Washington, DC

Educational Services

About the position

The Southeast Asia Operations and Logistics Assistant will support the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) in managing operations, logistics, and procurement for the AIR Network. This part-time position involves providing logistical and administrative support, recruiting vendors, managing budgets, and facilitating events in Southeast Asia. The role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of ICFJ's programs in the region.

Responsibilities

• Provide AIR Network and its Regional Investigative Journalism Editor with logistics, financial and administrative support
• Recruit vendors such as translators and drivers and procure services such as hotels, conference venues and transportation
• Facilitate cash advance requests, expense and financial reports and budgets between AIR Network and ICFJ
• Event management during AIR Network events in Southeast Asia

Requirements

• Current legal residence in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, or Thailand
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Knowledge of local languages and media/civil society networks in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, or Thailand
• Bachelor's degree - logistics management certification (preferred)
• A minimum of 5 years of operations, logistics, procurement and administrative experience
• Experience with budgets, expense and financial reports, cash advances and recruitment of vendors
• Experience with USG-funded programs
• Strong organizational skills, effective attention to detail, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently without direct supervision
• Proficiency in the management and timely delivery of complex and high-level tasks

Benefits

• Part-time work of up to 25 hours per week
• Salary range: US$800-1,000 a month