Job Vacancy For Bilingual Secretary (AfCFTA)

African Union

  • Accra
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
Job Vacancy For Bilingual Secretary (AfCFTA)Purpose of Job
  • To provide secretarial and clerical support services in at least two AU official working languages to the assigned supervisor for its effective functioning.
Main Functions
  • Draft and proofread documents, reports, correspondences, messages, queries, etc in two AU official working languages as may be assigned by supervisors;
  • Respond to and screen various correspondences such as telephone calls, e-mail messages and ensure follow up with supervisors and partners,
  • Attend visitors and staff and provide them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures;
  • Maintain a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondences and documents.
  • Provide timely operational support.
  • Implement operational activities as scheduled and report.
  • Assist in the follow up of logistical arrangements, activity implementation and provision of updates.
  • Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Follow up meeting decisions and correspondence outcomes and ensure their implementation.
  • Prepare routine office communication and assist in compiling data and information for reporting purposes.
  • Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of record and retrieval systems
  • Follow up on the provision and maintenance of office facilities and materials
Specific Responsibilities
  • Keep an up to date diary of appointments for supervisors;
  • Provide day to day routine administrative supports to various work units of the assigned Department / Division / Units;
  • Keep equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action;
  • Ensure availability of stationery stock, equipment and furniture in offices assigned;
  • Perform reception services where required;
  • Type and proofread documents, reports, correspondences, messages, queries, etc. in two of the African Union working languages as may be required by assigned supervisors;
  • Draft responses to routine correspondences for the signature of the supervisors;
  • Receive guests/visitors/Staff and provide them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures;
  • Maintain a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondences and documents;
  • Answer and screen telephone calls/E-mail messages and ensure follow up with supervisors and partners;
  • Keep an up-o-date diary of appointments for supervisors and other senior Staff
  • Keep equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action;
  • Provide day-to-day routine administrative supports to various work units of the assigned Divisions and Units;
  • Perform any other relevant duties and responsibility as may be assigned.
Qualification Required & ExperienceAcademic Requirements and Relevant Experience
  • Diploma in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial and Clerical related studies with 3 years of relevant bilingual secretarial work experience in public organization, diplomatic mission, international organization or international non-governmental organizations.
  • Candidates who are holder of bachelor's degree in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial and Clerical related studies are required to have a minimum of 2 years of relevant bilingual secretarial work experience in public organization, diplomatic mission, international organization or international non-governmental organizations
Required Skills
  • Excellent knowledge of computer office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
  • Sound planning and organizational skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication ability both orally and in writing
  • Excellent team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment;
  • Decision maker, firm yet flexible, confident;
  • Be able to manage stress.
  • Strong personality but friendly, polite and patient;
  • Work quickly, accurately and efficiently, meeting tight deadlines;
  • Be able to work unsupervised on your own initiative;
  • Applicants must be proficient in two of the following African Union working languages; Arabic, English, French or Portuguese. Knowledge of one more or several other working languages would be an added advantage.
Location: AccraHow To Apply For The JobTo submit your application, click on the link below and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.Closing Date: 19 May, 2023

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