View Vacancy - MOD Clerical Assistant A2 (04/19 YAO)

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MOD (Ministry of Defence)

Main purpose of job:

Defence Section Clerical Assistant, responsible for providing direct administration support to the Defence Section.

 

Roles and responsibilities:

  • General administrative duties, such as, record of invitations for Defence Section events, hospitality register, filing, despatch of documents, reproduction, word processing and ensuring all Ministry of Defence (MOD) inventories are kept up-to-date
  • Collate Defence Section drivers’ monthly administrative paperwork that will include, work tickets, record of driving hours, fuel accountability spreadsheet, leave register and record of vehicle maintenance
  • Coordinate the travel for the Defence Section and their visitors, including, flights, hotels and allowances
  • On authorisation, conduct Corporate Credit Card  and cash purchases
  • Compile the Defence Section end of month Payment Authorisation Pro-Forma , complete with receipts
  • Book and co-ordinate all International English Language Testing System (IELTS) bookings for the Defence Section’s candidates ready for their subsequent attendance on UK based training courses
  • Write letters of invitation for Defence Section guests
  • Arrange, book and facilitate meetings
  • Act as the point of contact between the Corporate Services Department and Defence Section
  • Conduct additional administrative duties as directed by the Defence Section Head and Assistant Head

3+ years' experience in administrative or secretariat role.

High level of English and working French

Microsoft Office skills especially Excel and Word

Experience working in an embassy or international organisation
21 June 2019
Administrative Officer (AO)
Fixed Term
24 months
Africa
Cameroon
Yaounde
British High Commission
XOF 581,389 Gross plus XOF 60,996 housing and XOF 32,844 transport allowance (paid 13 times a year)
15 July 2019

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

Post runs Learning and Developingtraining opportunities.  There are also online Diplomatic Academy courses to take.

Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.

Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.

The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.

Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Yaounde are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Cameroon.

All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.

The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;

1.Obtain the relevant permit

2.Pay the fees for the permit

3.Make arrangements to relocate

4.Meet the costs to relocation

Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.

Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5

Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.

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