Are you known for your exceptional organisational skills and your ability to deliver first class support?
This is a unique opportunity to join SCIAF as an Administrative Assistant. By providing administrative assistance
across teams, you will play a vital role in supporting the team who manage our development programmes
overseas.
About SCIAF
SCIAF is the official overseas aid and development agency of the Catholic Church in Scotland. Our mission is to
enable the poorest to lift themselves out of poverty and work together to protect our common home, help people
recover from disaster, and inspire people in Scotland to put their faith into action. SCIAF works in partnership
with local and church organisations, supporting communities across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle
East, to bring about lasting change. We reach out to those in need, regardless of age, race or religion and
believe in supporting the whole person, including their spiritual wellbeing, political voice, cultural and
community life.
The Role
As a member of the Central Services team, you will contribute to the achievement of SCIAF’s vision and mission by
providing administrative support across the organisation but predominately to the Integral Human Development
department and by providing excellent customer care to SCIAF’s supporters prominently by telephone and
occasionally be email.
Who we’re looking for
The successful candidate will be a self-starter with strong administration skills who can work autonomously, take
ownership of projects, and consistently shows initiative in moving them forward. Also essential to the role is a
hands-on team player, willing to get stuck in. Previous experience of call handling will be a major advantage.
You will have a can-do attitude, experience of working in a fast-paced environment and have a flexible approach
to your role.
Safeguarding
SCIAF undertakes to ensure that all staff, volunteers and relevant others, whose work might involve contact with
children, will have completed additional recruitment procedures and have obtained a satisfactory PVG Check from
Disclosure Scotland. We would also confirm that all staff are expected to adhere to a Code of Conduct which
specifies the attitudes and behaviour that all staff are expected to maintain.