View Vacancy - Personal Assistant to Deputy High Commissioner (PA to DHC) - Dhaka

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Governor's Office
Private Office

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Responsibility for administration of the Deputy High Commissioner’s Office, including effective diary management, meeting planning and support, coordination of briefing, transport, security, and management of DHC’s correspondence.  Key liaison person for private office with external contacts, including with the Government of Bangladesh.

It is a wide ranging job, in a small team within one of the UK’s biggest overseas missions.  You will need to be a real team player, willing to adapt to different tasks and demands as they arise, including covering when required for your colleagues in the Private Office team.  

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

Administrative Support

Provide an efficient, effective and flexible service to DHC and Private Office colleagues through:

  • Managing the DHC’s correspondence and programme including accurate diary maintenance.
  • Flexibly arrange internal and external meetings and appointments, ensuring that all necessary logistics for DHC’s travel are met.
  • Accurate note-taking in DHC’s meetings as required.
  • Effective administration of email, phone queries in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Provide support to HC when Chief of Staff is absent.

External Liaison

Build a network of key external contacts, particularly within the Government of Bangladesh, to ensure both the HC and DHC are fully engaged with the Government and other local partners, and are able to connect with key people as and when required.

Act as the first point of contact for arranging all external contact for the HC and DHC.  Deal with incoming phone calls and incoming mail for the HC and DHC, particularly dealing with any translation from Bangla to English.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

  • Be able to combine friendliness, approachability and empathy with resilience and discretion.
  • Be a good communicator.
  • Be able  to work independently.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills and strong sense of maintaining complete confidentiality at all times.
  • Have good IT skills.
9 March 2017
Administrative Officer (AO)
Permanent
South Asia & Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Dhaka
British High Commission
10 April 2017

For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

For other than BHC candidates, the salary range will be between Taka 61,230 – 108,611 per month. There will be 15% tax abatement for candidates who are not liable to pay Income Tax in Bangladesh. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.  

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance.

We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

To Apply:

  • Complete the Online Job Application Form
  • Attach a detailed CV
  • Attach appraisal forms ( Internal candidates only)

Please Note:

  • Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquires will be dealt with.
  • The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, educational and professional.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.