The Receptionist’s (Community Center) prime responsibilities are to answer inquiries and provide information to the general public and visitors of the Ankara Community Center.
Position Requirements
Demonstrated experience and skills working in customer service.
Fluent Arabic in speaking, reading and writing.
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Team player who is able to work collaboratively and with people of diverse backgrounds and cross-culturally.
Good understanding of key principles of humanitarian NGOs including accountability, impartiality, neutrality, independence, cooperation, and intercultural understanding.
Desired:
Minimum 1-year experience working in similar position.
Minimum 1-year experience with field work in humanitarian aid, community-based protection, or social work.
Fluent Turkish in speaking, reading and writing.
Responsibility
Greet beneficiaries when they enter the CC, record their arrival, arrange appointment (when and as necessary) and direct them in an orderly manner to the appropriate CC staff.
Receive, screen, and forward telephone calls. Make calls to beneficiaries to provide information, take messages, schedule appointments, remind and update schedules, etc.
Respond to beneficiary’s requests and queries in person and over the phone. Forward or transfer enquiries or take messages for other CC staff if required.
Provide support for other CC staff as required (photocopying, research, organizing, filings etc.).
Communicate with and maintain positive relationships with both adult and child beneficiaries.
Process beneficiary registrations.
Maintain and display brochures at the CC.
Manage and records weekly availability of the CC rooms.
Attend and actively contribute to CC team meetings.
Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to supervisor.
perform other duties as agreed with and required by the CC officer.
Advise and assist beneficiaries about WATAN services and schedules upon completion of relevant forms/needs assessment
Prepare and update the timetable and work plan for CC activities with Officer.