Receptionist/Switchboard operator – EU Delegation to Eritrea

The delegation of the European Commission to the State of Eritrea is looking for suitable candidates for the following position:

Job title:

Receptionist/Switchboard operator (Group IV) in the Administrative Section of the Delegation

Tasks:

– Operating the main switchboard and routing incoming telephone calls.

– Give general information to callers, take messages or transfer call to appropriate individuals.

– Greeting and directing guests.

– Registering incoming mail and dispatching outgoing mail.

– Prepare/copy documents for transmission.

– Supervision of archive work within the section.

– Provide logistic support for the organization of meetings.

– Managing the schedule of the drivers of the Delegation.

– Manage missions (reservations) and travel permits.

– Assisting the Head of Administration in administrative tasks when required.

Profile:

– The candidate must possess a certificate of completion of Secondary school. Post-secondary education will be considered an asset.

– Experience as a Receptionist/Switchboard Operator. Additional secretarial experience or experience in office administration will be taken into account.

– Excellent English: reading, writing, and speaking. Knowledge of French and other official languages of the European Union Member States will be considered an asset.

– Excellent Tigrinya: reading, writing, and speaking. Knowledge of other Eritrean languages will be considered an asset.

– Proven extensive user experience with MS Office package or similar as well as with internet based services.

– Interest in current affairs and basic knowledge of the European Union and its institutions are required

– The flexibility to adapt to various administrative tasks

Duration:

Indefinite contract.

Remuneration:

According to the salary scales of the European Union and relevant experience.

Location:                    Asmara

Closing date:              March 20, 2015 at 1200 hrs.

Read more and apply here.