Closing date: 14 April 2017
£38,823 pa + benefits
We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Administrative Officer, to work within the Office of the Secretary-General, Secretary-General’s Office division.
The Office of the Secretary-General (OSG) is a constituent part of the broader Secretary-General’s Office division. The OSG supports the Secretary-General by coordinating policy advice and support received from the Secretariat's other divisions. The office also provides professional and administrative support to assist the Secretary-General carry out his/her duties.
The successful candidate will support the Office Manager and provide corporate support office-based activities in the Executive Office of the Secretary-General. In line with our staff policies and regulations, the post holder must at all times adhere to all policies on confidentiality and handling sensitive information
To be considered, you will need a degree in business administration, social science or an equivalent, and a project management certification. You will need at least five years of demonstrated administrative experience, as well as experience in undertaking research and presentations. You will also need to have excellent written and oral communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint is also a requirement.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 52 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country and have the right to live and work in the UK.
If you feel that you are suitable for the role, please apply using the buttons below.
The closing date is 14 April 2017, 5:00pm BST