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Assalaam alikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu.

The Federation of Islamic Associations is currently looking to fill in the following vacancies at its Head Office in Wellington. These vacancies have arisen due to internal re-organisation as well as envisaged increase of the Federation’s activity in certain areas.

Applications should include a covering letter, complete resume and three references and reach the undersigned by 31^st  July, 2002.

Secretary General

FIANZ

P O Box 6201

DUNEDIN

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

This is a fixed term one year full time position in Wellington and involves such duties as answering phones, meeting and greeting, correspondence, word processing, data management, filing as well as providing any secretarial support required by the FIANZ Executive team, including travel arrangements. You will be competent in Microsoft Office, Email and Website design and maintenance and have excellent communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure. You will need to have basic knowledge in the religion of Islam, a commitment and respect towards the religion of Islam, and knowledge of the various cultures of Muslims.

In order to be able to carry out this role effectively, you must have a keen eye for detail, be able to maintain confidentiality and be willing to work outside the office hours at times. You must have a positive, approachable nature, and possess superb communication and follow-up skills. An ability to deal with strong personalities will be an added asset.

OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

This is a part time fixed term position for a period of six months 25 hrs per week. Duties will include processing and data-entry, invoicing, accounts- both creditors and debtors, basic errands including banking as well as project tasks as required. You will also provide relief in other areas where necessary on a regular basis, including secretarial work. You need to have knowledge in the use of MS-Word and Excel. The job is in Wellington, however, may require a bit of travelling occasionally. You will need to have basic knowledge in the religion of Islam, a commitment and respect towards the religion of Islam, and knowledge of the various cultures of Muslims.

To be the successful candidate you must have a positive, approachable nature, and possess superb communication and follow-up skills.