Administrative Assistant / Secretary

Job description

We are recruiting an Administrative Assistant/Secretary for an Embassy based in the South East Dublin area.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant (Secretary)

Location: South East Dublin area

Contract type: 9am to 3pm (5 days a week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support to the Mission including diary management, meeting co-ordination and logistics.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Embassy and between the Ambassador and external individuals, government departments, diplomatic missions and organisations.
• Draft, proofread and manage official correspondence, speeches, reports and briefing materials in a clear and diplomatic tone.
• Help to organize diplomatic events, receptions and cultural engagements hosted by the Ambassador or the Embassy.

Candidate Profile:

• A bachelor’s degree
• Fluency in English is essential
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent computer skills, ICDL, Microsoft Office
• Experience working in the Middle East or with Governments/Politicians would be useful
• Min 3-4 years previous PA/Administrative experience
• Salary is €26000