Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) is the oldest and largest Commonwealth intergovernmental organisation in the field of information and communication technologies. Our history is traced back to 1901 with the establishment of the Pacific Cable Board and the organisation has existed in its present form as an intergovernmental treaty organisation since 1967. With a diverse membership spanning developed and developing countries, small island developing states, the private sector and civil society, the CTO aims to become a trusted partner for sustainable development for all through ICTs. Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General is a key position within the organisation that provides support to the Secretary-General. Applications are open to candidates with extensive work experience, a sound knowledge in providing support for a head of an organisation, a willingness to take on challenges, have the confidence and communications skills to deal with high level decision makers, could prioritise effectively and deliver to high standards. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS Essential Education up to a degree level Secretarial and administrative experience Working experience as a personal assistant to the head of an organization Experience in managing database of stakeholder contacts Experience in international relations; familiarization with the ICT sector will be an advantage Good IT skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel The ability to liaise with a multitude of stakeholders at senior level Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with other team members Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands Experience in the effective use of social media Multitasking skills Experience of working in a regional or intergovernmental organisation will be an added advantage Starting salary will range from £21,846 p.a. to £30,425 p.a. depending on the qualifications and experiences. Benefits include 25 days holiday per year, contributory pension scheme, staff loan, support for training and development, a performance-based annual bonus, subsidy for gym membership, provision for flexible working and a great working environment. You must be a national of a CTO Full Member Country (list available from CTO website). Applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and the CTO Application Form to by 8 December 2017
Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) is the oldest and largest Commonwealth intergovernmental organisation in the field of information and communication technologies. Our history is traced back to 1901 with the establishment of the Pacific Cable Board and the organisation has existed in its present form as an intergovernmental treaty organisation since 1967. With a diverse membership spanning developed and developing countries, small island developing states, the private sector and civil society, the CTO aims to become a trusted partner for sustainable development for all through ICTs. Executive Assistant to the Secretary-General is a key position within the organisation that provides support to the Secretary-General. Applications are open to candidates with extensive work experience, a sound knowledge in providing support for a head of an organisation, a willingness to take on challenges, have the confidence and communications skills to deal with high level decision makers, could prioritise effectively and deliver to high standards. REQUIRED QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS Essential Education up to a degree level Secretarial and administrative experience Working experience as a personal assistant to the head of an organization Experience in managing database of stakeholder contacts Experience in international relations; familiarization with the ICT sector will be an advantage Good IT skills, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel The ability to liaise with a multitude of stakeholders at senior level Strong interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment with other team members Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands Experience in the effective use of social media Multitasking skills Experience of working in a regional or intergovernmental organisation will be an added advantage Starting salary will range from £21,846 p.a. to £30,425 p.a. depending on the qualifications and experiences. Benefits include 25 days holiday per year, contributory pension scheme, staff loan, support for training and development, a performance-based annual bonus, subsidy for gym membership, provision for flexible working and a great working environment. You must be a national of a CTO Full Member Country (list available from CTO website). Applicants should submit their Curriculum Vitae and the CTO Application Form to by 8 December 2017
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