Full-Time Administrative Assistant,FSN-7
Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
(Announcement No. 14/05)
OPEN TO: All interested candidates
POSITION: Administrative Assistant, FSN-7
OPENING DATE: March 13, 2014
CLOSING DATE: March 28, 2014
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 40 hours/week
SALARY: Actual salary will be based on the qualifications of the applicant.
NOTE: THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL COME UNDER LOCAL LABOR LAW, AND BE PAID ACCORDING TO THE EMBASSY’S LOCAL COMPENSATION PLAN. ALL ORDINARY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST BE RESIDING IN LAOS AND HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Vientiane is seeking an individual for the position of Administrative Assistant, in the Facility Maintenance (FM) Office.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The incumbent provides administrative support to the Facility Manager (FM), engineers and designated Maintenance Supervisors, and act as the Customer Service Representative on Residential needs. The Administrative Assistant reports directly to the FM and relieves the FM of operations and administrative details through the exercise of administrative planning and coordination of personnel, facility and equipment resources assigned to the FM office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Education:
Completion of college studies (at least two years post-secondary study at the college or university level) is required.
Prior Work Experience:
Minimum of two years’ experience working as an administrative assistant or within an office environment that provides a customer related service and environment.
Language Proficiency:
Both English and Lao language proficiency, spoken and written are requirements for this position. Level 3 knowledge of verbal and written English is required; Level 4 verbal and written usage of Lao is also required.
Job Knowledge:
The incumbent shall possess job knowledge to include computer literacy and basic math. Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point etc.) and other computer programs
Skills and Abilities:
Must have excellent interpersonal skills and able to handle a large workload and multiple tasks. Must be organized, methodical, decisive, and have professional telephone skills.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants for this position must submit the following for the application to be considered:
- Universal Application for Employment (Form DS-174). Download the form at:http://laos.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html
- Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
- Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
Addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
How to Apply
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO Human Resources Office American Embassy Rue Bartholonie, That Dam PO Box 114, Vientiane, Laos (Hardcopy or e-mail attachments are accepted) POINT OF CONTACT Telephone: 856-21-267176 Fax: 856-21-267140 E-mail: VientianeHRO@state.gov Interested persons should contact Embassy Human Resources Office for more information. Blank application forms may be picked up from the cabinet inside the Embassy entrance. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION: March 28, 2014 An Equal Opportunity Employer1193 total views, 1 today
