1. CONTEXT
This is an opportunity to work for a Head Office. This company is looking for motivated, ambitious and flexible individuals, able to work in an English environment, meet challenges and achieve defined goals. The incumbent will have the main responsibility to liaise with the government for all the approvals and authorizations and to handle all issues regarding the travel and visas for visitors and personnel.
2. REPORTING LINE
The Protocol Officer will report to the Executive Assistant
3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Protocol Officer will be in charge of:
- Dealing with all officials in government departments;
- Obtaining government approvals;
- Procuring invitations, visas and tickets;
- Transferring passengers through the airport;
- Liaising with travel agents;
- Paying government invoices;
- Arranging collection of travelers and baggage and ensuring speedy passage through the airport;
- And all other tasks required by the Management.
4. BASIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Intimate knowledge of government officials
- Exhibit a high level of initiative, objectivity, integrity & commitment
- Good team spirit and human relations management
- Excellent communication skills both written and spoken ;
- Good organizational ability and adaptability ;
- Outgoing and confident with a pleasant personality, and enjoy dealing with the public
- Knowledge of office tools (Excel, Word) and Internet (Outlook).
5. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Undergraduate degree in business and administrative secretariat, in Office Management (Desirable);
- Work experience in a similar position (5 years Minimum)
6. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
- Excellent command of English and good knowledge of French (written and spoken).
7. HOW TO APPLY
- We invite you to post your CV in Microsoft Word format in English (compulsory mention of the position title in subject of your application): \”Protocol Officer\” and your application letter (in English) via mail to [email protected] or directly to our website www.sodeico.org (complete the application form) before \”15th of of October, 2013”;
- Provide us with three references in connection with your previous employments ;
- Women’s applications are encouraged!
- Only successful applicants will be called.
