VACANCY NOTICE FOR Administrative Support Assistant

The Permanent Delegation of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to UNESCO seeks to employ the services of an Administrative Support Assistant. 

The successful candidate will provide administrative and secretarial support to officers at the Permanent Delegation and must be able to combine language and administrative skills to undertake a range of office tasks including: 

• Work as main Programme Assistant to Officers of the Delegation; 
• Preparing routine correspondences, typing and formatting letters, reports, briefings and other written materials as assigned; 
• Filing and classifying of administrative and other documents; 
• Making and receiving telephone calls in English and French; 
• Organizing meetings and events; 
• Organizing travels and other reservations; 
• Work collaboratively with other secretaries and administrative staff; and 
• Any other administrative duties that may be assigned 

Candidate Profile 

• Excellent secretarial and office management skills 
• Minimum typing speed of 65wpm with a good level of accuracy  
• Fluency in French, English and one Nigerian language.
• Hardworking, focused, proactive and forward looking 
• Highly organized individual with ability to prioritize effectively 
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision 
• Team focused and willingness to assist others 
• Should possess relevant administration/office management qualifications  
• First rate communication skills both oral and written 
• Excellent punctuality and attendance record 
• The ideal candidate must be under 40 years at the time of application  

Working Experience 

The ideal candidate must have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar position, preferably, in an Embassy, Permanent Delegation, an international /multicultural Organization or an organized private sector; with strong experience and proven use of Microsoft Office pack – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Spreadsheet, Outlook, publisher and other relevant computer applications. 

Education 

A minimum of advanced certificate or diploma in secretarial, administrative/office management or related studies; a Bachelor’s degree will be of advantage; language training in one of the UN working languages will be an added advantage. Candidates will be requested to provide proof of proficiency in English and French. 

Expected Salary 

Salary and benefits to be negotiated. 

Method of Application 

Qualified candidates should submit their application letters and detailed curriculum vitae to the Permanent Delegation of Nigeria to UNESCO, either physically, by post, fax or e-mail at the address below, on or before close of work on 25^th October, 2021. 

Permanent Delegation of Nigeria to UNESCO 

1, rue Miollis 

75015 Paris 

Tel : +33145682727 

Fax : +33145675941 

E-mail : dl.nigeria@unesco-delegations.org