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.

Attachments

• ADVERT - Senior Secretary Portuguese.doc