Personal Assistant

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The British Embassy Baku would like to invite applications for the position of A2(L) Personal Assistant to the Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission.

Main duties and responsibilities

We require a Personal Assistant to fill this key role in Embassy. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the heart of an active and dynamic Embassy team and direct to the Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission. The successful candidate will have excellent IT and organisational skills and be able to work effectively with others as part of a team.

The duties include:

• Organising and managing appointments schedules for the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission;
• Screening telephone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them as appropriate;
• Replying to written enquiries on behalf of the Ambassador/DHM;
• Developing excellent contacts with government, diplomatic and business contacts;
• Welcoming and looking after visitors;
• Making travel and accommodation arrangements;
• Organising and booking catering for the Ambassador and DHM events;
• Working through budgets and negotiating value for money deals for clients.

Language Requirements

• Fluent Azerbaijani and preferably Russian speaker with excellent written and verbal English skills.

Salary and employment

This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will be expected to work from 0900-1700 Monday to Friday. Monthly gross salary for this position is AZN 1,348.15 payable in arrears. The successful applicant will receive a comprehensive medical insurance package and excellent training opportunities.

Application process

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 7 October 2014. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview in October 2014. Due to the large number of applications we are only able to contact those people called for interview. Interviews will be conducted in English. Employment will commence as soon as possible after the successful candidate is chosen.

Please submit a completed Application Form electronically ( PA_to_HMA_Application_form.doc ) to [email protected] with the job title for which you are applying in the subject line.

The British Embassy is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Baku are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Azerbaijan Republic employment law.

All applications will be treated on merit.

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