Administrative Assistant-United States Embassy


Closing date 9th March 2012 

The International Broadcasting Bureau (IBB) in Selibe Phikwe is seeking an individual for the position of Administrative Assistant; FSN-07/FP-07; N12/05 (Starting Salary P103, 775 per year + benefits)

Serves as the Financial Administrative/Secretary of the Botswana Transmitting Station; using his/her initiative to perform most of the job responsibilities; will assist in all areas of administrative and financial functions.

Qualification
Completion of secondary school and training in secretarial duties and a certificate in Accounting are required
Four years administrative experience (secretarial and accounting) is required
Level IV (fluent) in both English and Setswana are required
Must have a good working knowledge of all administrative functions, the use of general office equipment and Microsoft Office programs
Must possess analytical ability in the preparation of statistical reports and financial plans
Must have and maintain a valid Botswana driver’s license


TO APPLY:
Interested applicants must submit the following or the application will not be considered:

Worldwide application form for Embassy positions application form (DS-174) OR   a resume/curriculum vitae, that provides the information equal to what is found in the application form.

N.B. CANDIDATES NOT INVITED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL NOT RECEIVE REJECTION LETTERS. ANY CANDIDATE NOT CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE CLOSING DATE SHOULD ASSUME THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO:
Human Resources Assistant
American Embassy
P O Box 90
Gaborone (or hand deliver)
Or e-mail: HROGaborone@state.gov

A copy of the complete position description listing all duties and responsibilities is available on the Embassy internet website. For more information on how to apply for this position and to download/fill the application form please refer to the website http:/botswana.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html

Closing date: 9th March 2012