View Vacancy - Administrative Assistant, A1, 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.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support

‘’Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and competency questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’

Main purpose of job:

The Corporate Services Section is responsible for the overall management of the British High Commission Estates, Finances, Human Resources, Transportation, Information Technology, Protocol and other administrative functions. It is a key section within the High Commission and staff are committed to providing the best possible support to the wider Mission to ensure the effective delivery of priority objectives across all teams.

As a member of the Corporate Services team, you will be responsible for the effective delivery of services to the wider Mission and supporting the Corporate Services Team.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Provide assistance in administering the BHC Medical Insurance plan
  • Provide administrative assistance to the Customs & Protocol team
  • Provide administrative support to Transport team
  • Management of reception area
  • Greet visitors and inform staff of visitor’s arrival
  • Handle and redirect calls through the switchboard
  • Make hotel bookings for official visitors
  • Update BHC meeting room registers
  • Undertake routine input or scanning of data into systems or databases
  • Receive and forward incoming correspondence
  • Other duties deemed operationally necessary by the Line Manager

Language requirements:

Language: English and Bangla

Level of language required:  Fluent in Spoken and Written English and Bangla

Essential on arrival:

  • Excellent command of English (oral and written)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Ability to work under pressure, prioritise and handle multitasking
  • Strong Customer Service skills
  • Strong IT Skills, in particular MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Desirable:

Experience working in an international organisation or diplomatic mission.

6 April 2020
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Full-time, Permanent
36
South Asia & Afghanistan
Bangladesh
Dhaka
British High Commission
1
BDT 51,335
1 June 2020

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

For other than BHC candidates, salary range will bBDT 51,335 per month.

The British High Commission offers a competitive remuneration package, including salary, benefits, a leave entitlement, Health Insurance and relevant L&D opportunities.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment and security checks. 

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

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.

‘’Note : All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment and educational details, motivational segment and competency questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only for all the required details. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’

To Apply:

Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.

a) Complete the Online Job Application Form.

b) Complete the motivation segment in the Online Application Form and the competency questions.

Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable). They should also inform their current line managers, and check for the eligibility clause if on probation, else the applications will not be considered.

We will accept only online applications by ­­“6 April ’20” midnight. 

  • 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. 

‘’Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.‘’

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.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.