Receptionist and administrative assistant - Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt - Deadline for applications: 24 April 2017

Receptionist and administrative assistant 
Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt  
Deadline for applications: 24 April 2017

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Receptionist and administrative assistant

Embassy of Switzerland in Egypt, Office for International Cooperation (OIC)

Starting date: 1 June 2017 (or to be agreed)

Deadline for applications: 24 April 2017

Job description

Tasks:

• Reception of visitors
• Administrative support of logistic, finance and administrative team (writing official correspondence in Arabic and translating standard texts from English into Arabic and from Arabic into English);
• Handling of purchasing orders for all kind of material
• Administration and monitoring of office and cleaning material and stocks at the Embassy
• Administration of Office Key Management
• Organization of meetings, dispatch and control of invitations for Operational Teams (Office for International Cooperation)
• Partial deputation of logistic assistant and of finance and administrative officers
• Various other administrative tasks

Requested Profile

• High school degree and administrative formation
• Perfect knowledge of Arabic and of very good English written and spoken; French or German, written and spoken will be an asset
• Very good computer skills; ability to type in Arabic and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook) is a must
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Team player, flexible and service-oriented
• Professional administrative experience

We offer:

Attractive working conditions and competitive salary.

Applications

Interested candidates should submit their application with a letter stating their motivation, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and necessary supporting documents (copies of diplomas and certificates) to the Embassy of Switzerland no later than April 24rd, 2017.

By E-mail: cai.vertretung@eda.admin.ch (job vacancy: Administrative Assistant)

For non-Egyptian candidates: Must be in possession of a valid Egyptian residence permit