Deadline: 21 December, 2020
Location: Accra, Ghana
The African Union Commission (AUC) is seeking to fill the position of Bilingual Secretary.
The African Union is a continental body consisting of the 54 countries that make up the African continent.
Responsibilities
- Draft and proofread documents, reports, correspondence, messages, queries, etc., in two AU official working languages as may be assigned by supervisors
- Respond to and screen various correspondence such as telephone calls, email messages and ensure follow-up with supervisors and partners
- Attend to visitors and staff members and provide them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures
- Maintain a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondence and documents
- Keep an up-to-date diary of appointments for supervisors
- Provide day-to-day routine administrative support 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
Requirements
- Diploma in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial and Clerical Studies
- Three years of relevant bilingual secretarial work experience in public organisation, diplomatic mission, international organisation or international non-governmental organisations
- Candidates with bachelor’s degree in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial and Clerical related studies are required to have two years, minimum, of relevant bilingual secretarial work experience in public organisation, diplomatic mission, international organisation or international non-governmental organisations
- Excellent knowledge of computer office applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Sound planning and organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Strong communication ability (speaking and writing)
- Excellent team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment
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