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Administrative Officer (Ref. 12)
ECHO South Asia Regional Support Office
Location: New Delhi
Last Date: August 26, 2010
ADMINISTRATIVE
OFFICER (Ref.12)
ECHO SOUTH ASIA
REGIONAL SUPPORT OFFICE
The
European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection department
(ECHO) funds relief operations for victims of natural disasters and
conflicts outside the European Union. ECHO works with about 200
operational partners, including United Nations agencies, the Red
Cross/Crescent movement and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Aid
is channelled impartially, straight to victims, regardless of their
race, ethnic group, religion, gender, age, nationality or political
affiliation.
ECHO’s South Asia Regional Support Office (RSO) in Delhi provides
support to nine countries in South Asia – India, Nepal, Bhutan,
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Iran and Maldives.
ECHO South Asia RSO announces the vacant position of an ‘Administrative
Officer’ for its Regional Support Office based in New Delhi.
The
Vacancy Announcement and
Terms of Reference for the
post and the standard EC format
CV are available at the EU Delegation website:
http://www.delind.ec.europa.eu/vacancies.asp for use by the
potential candidates.
PROFILE
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Higher education and/or equivalent adequate experience,
university degree is an advantage
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Demonstrate at least 5 years relevant working experience in
administrative functions
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Speaking
and writing Hindi fluently
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Excellent
in written and spoken English; other relevant languages will be
considered as a plus
·
Excellent
drafting and writing skills;
·
Capacity
to understand, analyse and structure information
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Ability to
conceptualise problems, to identify and implement solutions
·
Computer
literate and proficiency in use of MS Office applications and MS
Outlook
·
Willing to
carry out missions across South Asia
·
Capacity
to manage and coordinate a team of about 5 persons and to work in a
multidisciplinary and multicultural team
·
Demonstrate flexibility, versatility, initiative, pro-activity,
diplomacy, dynamism and enthusiasm.
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Able to
work under pressure and tight deadlines
JOB DESCRIPTION
The incumbent serves as Administrative
Officer in ECHO RSO Delhi with the responsibility for planning and
executing all necessary administrative functions. The employee should
carry out office management, personnel duties, office duties, tasks and
activities of work coordination and supervision on specific documents
or fields. In addition, the employee acts as a focal point to the
Administrative personnel employed in the field offices for all admin
matters and provides the necessary surge support to all the ECHO field
offices under ECHO RSO Delhi area of responsibility.
Applications MUST comprise of:
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A cover
letter setting out briefly the candidate’s motivation and suitability
for the position.
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A
completed CV in the EC standard format only (The EC Standard format can
be downloaded from
http://www.delind.ec.europa.eu/vacancies.asp)
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The name,
position and contact number/details (telephone, fax, e-mail) of three
references, one of them being from the last employer.
·
Any
pertinent recommendation letter(s) that the candidate may wish to add.
·
A copy of
education certificates/diplomas/degrees
·
A copy of
relevant work certificates.
CONTRACT
A contract of employment will be concluded
for an initial period of one year, subject to a successful completion
of 6 month probation period. Employment is expected to start in October
2010. The candidate will be placed in Group 2 on the ECHO salary grid
which is a senior level position. A competitive salary, comparable with
international organizations in Delhi will be offered to the selected
candidate.
The European Commission’s Humanitarian Aid
and Civil Protection department (ECHO) is an Equal Opportunities
Employer. The working conditions include working with a dynamic,
enthusiastic and engaged team in an open and collaborative
environment.
Applications must arrive in the ECHO
Regional Support Office no later than 26/08/2010 at 17:00 local time.
The application should be clearly marked Administrative Officer
(Ref. 12) on the envelope. No electronic application is
accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be
contacted. Candidates must abstain from contacting the ECHO Regional
Support office for information on the selection process. Any candidate
that in any way tries to influence the selection process will be
disqualified immediately.
Address for applications:
ECHO South Asia Regional Support Office
Regional Administrative Coordinator
Application for the post of Administrative
Officer
C-384, Defence Colony
New Delhi - 110024
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