Our mission is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our Embassy network abroad.
The Embassy of Ireland in Sierra Leone is seeking responsible and experienced individuals to join our Administration team.
Role and responsibilities
Under the direction of the Head of Administration and Finance Manager, Administration Assistants support finance and accounts administration; external communications; document and diary management; reception duties; fleet management and scheduling; and event organisation.
Requirements
Essential:
- Completion of Senior Secondary School Education.
- At least two years of relevant experience working in a similar administration role.
- Excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills.
- Basic IT skills to effectively operate Microsoft Office tools for communications, word processing, database and calendar management.
- Excellent organisational and customer service skills.
- The legal right to work in Sierra Leone. All locally hired staff are required to have a legal entitlement to live and work in Sierra Leone prior to hiring.
- A track record of delivering results and a strong commitment to Irish public service values of honesty, integrity, impartiality, ethical behaviour, reliability, resilience and initiative.
Desirable:
- Higher education qualification.
- Previous experience of working with an international organisation.
How to Apply
- Send your up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (maximum two pages) including a list of referees by email to alhassan.turay[at]dfa.ie by 12 noon on Friday 20 November.
- You must include the title of the job you are applying for and your name in the email subject line.
- Please note that late or incorrectly titled applications will not be considered and excess pages will not be appraised.
Security clearance
Police clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position they will be required to supply this information again.
Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.
The Embassy of Ireland Sierra Leone is committed to a Policy of Equal Opportunity.
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