National Administrative Officer Amman

UK-Med; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A frontline medical aid charity seeks a motivated Administrative Officer to support the effective daily operations of their Amman office. Responsibilities include administrative support, coordination of office activities, and managing guesthouse supplies. Candidates should have previous experience in administration or logistics, strong organisational skills, and fluency in Arabic and English is advantageous. This is a full-time role with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration or logistics, preferably within an NGO or humanitarian organisation.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, capable of handling multiple tasks.
• Strong communication skills and reliability.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is an advantage.
• Professional, collaborative, compassionate with a commitment to humanitarian mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to ensure smooth office functioning.
• Coordinate office activities and travel arrangements.
• Assist with general office duties including filing and inventory management.
• Help coordinate arrivals and departures of international staff.

Skills

Fiscal Management

Microsoft Access

Employee Evaluation

Military Experience

Business Management

Strategic Planning

Project Management Software

Administrative Experience

Budgeting

Human Resources

Financial Management

Word Processing

Job description

Role: Administrative Officer

Hours: Full time with some weekend and evening work required to support the humanitarian programme delivery.

Pay: £1100 - £1300 gross per month (dependent on experience)

Duration: Until 31st March 2026 (funding pipeline dependent) with potential extension.

Location: Amman, Jordan

This is a national role based in Jordan and open to Jordanian nationals only.

UK‑Med is a frontline medical aid charity committed to providing healthcare during crises and disasters. We seek a motivated Administrative Officer to support the effective day‑to‑day running of our Amman office and guesthouses.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and logistical support to ensure smooth functioning of the office and guesthouses.
• Coordinate office activities, travel arrangements, documentation management and procurement support.
• Assist with general office duties, including filing systems and inventory management.
• Help coordinate arrivals and departures of international staff and maintain guesthouse supplies.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in administration or logistics, preferably within an NGO or humanitarian organisation.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and capable of handling multiple tasks while supporting colleagues and visitors.
• Strong communication skills, reliability and a proactive attitude.
• Fluency in Arabic and English is an advantage.
• Professional, collaborative and compassionate, with a commitment to UK‑Med’s humanitarian mission.

How to Apply

We strongly recommend reviewing the Candidate Information Pack – Admin Officer – November 2025 before applying.

Please submit a current CV and answer the application questions.

Apply below as soon as possible and no later than Monday 24th November 2025. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; hiring manager will review applications as they are received and may make decisions at any time if a suitable candidate is identified.

UK‑Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero‑tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.

UK‑Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to fulfil their potential.

Key Skills

• Fiscal Management
• Microsoft Access
• Employee Evaluation
• Military Experience
• Business Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management Software
• Administrative Experience
• Budgeting
• Human Resources
• Financial Management
• Word Processing

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1