The New Zealand Embassy is seeking an Office Administrator/Executive Assistant. In this busy position you will work within a team of staff to support the delivery of the Embassy’s strategic outputs. You will provide executive support to the Head of Mission, consular support to New Zealand citizens requiring assistance, and will manage correspondence and communications, including web-based. You will coordinate events, travel and visits both within Ethiopia and across the wider region. You will also provide general administrative assistance to the Embassy staff.
You will have:
This is a locally engaged position. The Embassy does not provide assistance with airfares, transfer costs or accommodation. Applicants must have the right to reside and work in Ethiopia. The annual starting salary for the position will be dependent upon skills and experience.
About the Post
The Post represents the New Zealand Government to the highest standards of professional excellence in diplomacy, trade negotiations, international development and consular services. This is done by building connections with the host Country and accredited countries where required, that enables the New Zealand Government to achieve more than they could alone.
The Post takes a distinctively New Zealand approach, reflecting New Zealand’s diversity and heritage. Our values are professionalism, leadership, respect, collaboration and innovation.
About the Position
The Office Administrator/Executive Assistant is responsible for supporting the Head of Mission (HOM) and Deputy Head of Mission (DHOM) with daily administrative tasks, reception duties, events management, public affairs, and social media management.
Relationships
The position is required to build and maintain relationships including the following:
Key accountabilities
Executive Assistant
Events Management
Consular
Communications and Public Diplomacy
Security
Technology
Organisational Responsibilities
Knowledge Management
Other
Reports to: Administration Manager
Qualifications, skills and experience
You must have the following qualifications, skills and experience:
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