Administrative Assistant for Political and Economic Section

Veľvyslanectvo USA

Place of work
Bratislava
Contract type
full-time
Start date
January 2019
Wage (gross)
EUR 17 449 / Annual - Starting Salary

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Incumbent provides office management, particularly for all tasks that require Slovak language skills, for five American officers and four Locally Employed Political and Economic Specialists. Manages section biographies and translates incoming and outgoing diplomatic correspondence. Backs up and provides support, as needed, to the Embassy's Protocol Assistant. Arranges meetings, lunches, dinners, schedules for Political and Economic section visitors. Escorts visitors. Performs other secretarial tasks as needed, like photocopying, delivering newspapers and picking up other mail for the section, replenishing office supplies, or requesting to arrange any equipment repairs. Writes and sends invitations, makes follow-up calls when necessary. Serves as the primary point of contact for nuclear non-proliferation and border control and customs programs.

Information about the selection process

Where to Apply:
Human Resources Office
Monika Bilikova or Alena Kociskova
Mailing Address: P.O. BOX 309, 814 99 Bratislava
E-mail Address: [email protected]

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Local Security Clearance. Applicants must submit a Universal Application for Employment (DS-174) which is available on Embassy web page.
To apply for this position, applicants should electronically (or otherwise) submit the document listed below
Required Documents: Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:
• DS-174
• Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (CV, recommendation letters, transcripts, etc.)

What to Expect Next:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
For further information: the complete position description listing all of the duties, responsibilities, required qualifications, etc. may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources office.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Bratislava.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Bachelor's degree)

Language skills

English - Advanced (C1)

Personality requirements and skills

Qualifications and Requirements:

EDUCATION:
Completion of two years of University/College studies.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years office management experience.
LANGUAGE:
English – level IV (fluent), is required.
Slovak – level IV (fluent), is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to prioritize tasks. Must have diplomatic tact and discretion in handling various phone calls from high-level offices and dealing with Political and Economic visitors.
Ability to build a contact network and to use the network to determine the right individual and offices to work with on counter-proliferation and other key U.S. priorities.

Qualifications: All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

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Brief description of the company

Veľvyslanectvo USA sa nachádza v Bratislave a je jediným ZÚ USA na Slovensku. Vzniklo v roku 1993 po rozdelení Československa a vzniku samostatnej SR.

Number of employees

50-99 employees
ID: 3552913  Dátum zverejnenia: 4.12.2018  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: EUR 17 449 / Annual - Starting Salary