Common Services/ Admin Assistant

The Embassy of Canada in Iceland (Sendiráð Kanada) is seeking to employ a common services/administrative assistant with fluency in both Icelandic and English

Menntunar- og hæfniskröfur

Framhaldsskólamenntun

Completion of secondary school (Lyceum)

Fluency in Icelandic and English

Minimum of 1 year of experience in government or a private sector company relevant to the position; periods of internships will count

Experience of working in an office with a strong focus on client service orientation and following standard office procedures

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word)

Knowledge of basic administrative procedures, client service and support

Valid driver´s license for Iceland/Passenger vehicles is essential

Ability to communicate effectively in English and Icelandic, orally and written

Adaptability and flexibility

Attention to detail

Initiative

Client focus

Interpersonal skills

Judgement, including ability to prioritize

Professional integrity

Helstu verkefni og ábyrgð

The Common Services/Administrative assistant provides administrative support to Management and the Ambassador. Reception duties, acts as consular support and back-up; provides and creates information and/or documentation; provides support for ongoing program activities; responds to service requests from clientele and performs other duties as required.

Open to applicants who are legal residents or citizens of Iceland
Online application form:

www.canadainternational.gc.ca/iceland-islande/

Our Office

Job Opportunities

https://www.wfca-tpce.com/vacancyView.php?requirementId=4620&

Applicants must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet the essential qualifications (menntunar - og hæfniskröfur).
Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.

Auglýsing birt14. september 2021

Umsóknarfrestur27. september 2021

Laun (á mánuði)458.048 kr.

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