Receptionist

Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)

Karachi , Pakistan

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Posted Sep 06, 2024 1217 views Report Job

PKR. 35,000 - 50,000/Month

Welcoming visitors and solving their problems
Managing security and telecommunications systems
Handling queries and complaints via phone, email and general correspondence
Taking messages and ensuring they are passed to the appropriate staff member in time
Managing meeting room availability
Receiving, sorting, distributing and dispatching daily mail
Handling transcription, printing, photocopying and faxing
Coordinating internal and external events
Managing office inventory such as stationery, equipment and furniture
Overseeing office services like cleaners and maintenance service providers
Maintaining safety and hygiene standards of the reception area

Skills

Multitasking Skills Active Listener Customers focus

Job Details

Industry:

N.G.O./Social Services

Functional Area:

Administration

Total Positions:

2 Posts

Job Shift:

Rotating

Job Type:

Contract

Department:

Human Resources

Job Location:

Karachi, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Degree Title:

Graduate/Bachelor’s degree in communications or business.

Career Level:

Experienced Professional

Minimum Experience:

2 Years (Prior experience with Microsoft Office and typing)

Apply Before:

Sep 21, 2024

Posting Date:

Sep 06, 2024

Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)

N.G.O./Social Services · 11-50 employees - Karachi

Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p