SADC JOB RECRUITMENT

The SADC Secretariat invites suitably qualified, experienced, innovative, result oriented and self-driven individuals who are citizens of Botswana to apply for the positions of Senior Secretary-Portuguese tenable at SADC Secretariat Headquarters.

Position: Senior Secretary - Portuguese

Main purpose of the job: To provide administrative and secretarial services for the Conference Services Unit.

Responsibilities

Typing, proof reading, referencing letters and filing
Filing, referencing and distributing Portuguese documents for SADC meetings
Routine office organization and management
Arranging and managing travel and related activities for the Unit
Making arrangements for interpreters, interpretation equipment and translators for servicing SADC meetings using a roster
Undertaking missions on SADC business as required
Participate in the servicing of official SADC meetings (Summit and Council, etc.)

Qualifications:

Cambridge School Certificate or 5 GCE “O” Levels or equivalent;
Diploma in Secretarial Studies or its equivalent, and a minimum of 100 words per minute shorthand and 50 words per minute typing from a recognized Secretarial Training College

Experience:

At least five (5) years practical experience as Senior Secretary Portuguese.
Computer literacy in Windows for Microsoft Word, Excel and Dbase.

Competencies:

Able to work with minimum supervision
Able to work in a team
Must have Sound public relations skills and be courteous
Be able to work under pressure
Have a good command of Portuguese and English Language
Ability to operate audio machines with Portuguese characters
Computer literacy including database management, word processing and spreadsheets
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good planning and organizational skills
Ability to work in a multicultural environment

Duration of Contract: Four (4) years

Package: Grade 9, (US $ 30, 857 per annum)

Submissions: Interested applicants should forward their application Letters, CVs, SADC Application Form, Certified ID copies, Educational Certificates and names of three referees to the following address.

The Executive SecretaryATTENTION: Director HR and AdminSADC SecretariatP/ Bag 0095Gaborone, BOTSWANA or e-mail to recruitment@sadc.int

PLEASE NOTE:

We regret to inform you that only short listed applicants will be communicated to.

Closing Date: 19th December, 2016 at or before 1630 hours.