The Embassy of Switzerland in Nairobi is seeking to employ a suitable and qualified candidate for the position of Office Management Assistant to the Diplomatic Officer for SomaliaDuty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract: According to Kenyan law
Responsibilities:
Organize and coordinate the agenda / calendar and contacts
Organize in and out of country travels and render accounts
Support in the implementation of administrative and financial procedures with respect to the considerable strengthening of bilateral relations between Switzerland and Somalia
Organize invitations and events and render accounts
Organize visits of delegations from Swiss and foreign institutions
Open, sort, and distribute incoming email and correspondence
Prepare responses to correspondence containing routine inquiries
Filing of all correspondence related to programme and institutional matters in the embassy filing system
Perform general office duties
Replacement of other Assistants
Provide administrative support to the Regional Security AdvisorQualifications:
Relevant working experience in a dynamic organization or government institution
General understanding of the humanitarian, social, economic and political situation in the Horn of Africa
Computer literacy, specifically in word, excel, outlook, explorer and powerpoint
Excellent social competencies and networking skills
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
Fluent speaking / reading / writing in English is required
Fluent speaking / reading / writing in German (or French) is required
Somali language skills would be a most welcome additional assetApplication Procedure:Send your application with a complete, typed CV addressed to:
Embassy of Switzerland
Human Resources Office
General Mathenge Drive 89
Spring Valley, Westlands
nai.vertretung@eda.admin.ch
All these documents will remain the property of the Embassy of Switzerland Nairobi and will not be returned to applicants
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview
Be available to start on 1st August 2016 preferably
Deadline: June 30th, 2016
