Office assistant at the French Cooperation office in Dili – Embassy of France – Institut Français

 

The French Cooperation office in Dili – Embassy of France – Institut Français is looking for a national staff member as Office assistant.

1. Responsibilities/Mission

• Arrange the schedule, make appointments, arrange meetings, field visits and functions;
• Manage and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence, including official letters, documents and e-mails;
• Maintain close contacts with civil society partner organisations, related government institutions and other relevant institutions;
• Provide translation and interpretation assistance;
• Collect and analyse diverse information;
• Create content, including for social medias, especially @FrançaTimorLeste facebook page;
• Contribute to organizing events, including cultural activities;
• Provide logistical and administrative support;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Attaché.

 

2. Requirements

• Dedication to work, socially active, multicultural working environment ability, deadlines management;
• Wide and close connections with governments, parliamentarians, security institutions, civil society and other related institutions;       
• Tetum native speaker; Excellent English skills – both written and oral; Portuguese would be appreciated;
• High quality educational background, such as major domestic or international university;
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience, preferably within relevant governments, international organizations or non-governmental organizations;
• Good typing and computer skills (Outlook/Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint);
• Good working knowledge of ITC technologies (email, telephone, internet and its software);
• Interest in French culture appreciated.

Candidates fulfilling the criteria mentioned above must send a complete CV, a tailored letter of interest highlighting their skills, motivation and experience and salary expectation, all written in English, to the French Cooperation office in Dili – Embassy of France – Institut Français Timor Leste, Palm Trade & Business Center, 4^th floor, Block D, Surik Fatumeta, Dili, Timor-Leste or email to frcoopedili@gmail.com quoting the Job title and their name as the subject by September 15, 2022. Please note that the applications will be reviewed as they are received.  

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 Period of assignment: as soon as possible to February 2023.