Bilingual Secretary (AfCFTA)

The role of Bilingual Secretary at AfCFTA.

Main Functions:

Draft and proofread documents, reports, correspondences, messages, queries, etc in two AU official working languages as may be assigned by supervisors
Respond to and screen various correspondences such as telephone calls, e-mail messages and ensure follow up with supervisors and partners,
Attend visitors and staff and provide them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures;
Maintain a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondences and documents.
Provide timely operational support.
Implement operational activities as scheduled and report.
Assist in the follow up of logistical arrangements, activity implementation and provision of updates.
Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Follow up meeting decisions and correspondence outcomes and ensure their implementation.
Prepare routine office communication and assist in compiling data and information for reporting purposes.
Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of record and retrieval systems
Follow up on the provision and maintenance of office facilities and materials

Keep an up to date diary of appointments for supervisors;
Provide day to day routine administrative supports to various work units of the assigned Department / Division / Units;
Keep equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action;
Ensure availability of stationery stock, equipment and furniture in offices assigned;
Perform reception services where required;
Type and proofread documents, reports, correspondences, messages, queries, etc. in two of the African Union working languages as may be required by assigned supervisors;
Draft responses to routine correspondences for the signature of the supervisors;
Receive guests/visitors/Staff and provide them with basic information on relevant issues and procedures;
Maintain a proper filing and recording system for all incoming and outgoing correspondences and documents;
Answer and screen telephone calls/E-mail messages and ensure follow up with supervisors and partners;
Keep an up-o-date diary of appointments for supervisors and other senior Staff
Keep equipment in use in good condition and report on defects for maintenance and other necessary action;
Provide day-to-day routine administrative supports to various work units of the assigned Divisions and Units;
Perform any other relevant duties and responsibility as may be assigned.

Diploma in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial and Clerical related studies with 3 years of relevant bilingual secretarial work experience in public organization, diplomatic mission, international organization or international non-governmental organizations.
Candidates who are holder of bachelor’s degree in Administrative Services, Office Management, Secretarial and Clerical related studies are required to have a minimum of 2 years of relevant bilingual secretarial work experience in public organization, diplomatic mission, international organization or international non-governmental organizations

Excellent knowledge of computer office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
Sound planning and organizational skills
Good interpersonal skills
Strong communication ability both orally and in writing
Excellent team player and able to work in a multi-cultural environment;
Decision maker, firm yet flexible, confident;
Be able to manage stress.
Strong personality but friendly, polite and patient;
Work quickly, accurately and efficiently, meeting tight deadlines;
Be able to work unsupervised on your own initiative;