Overview
The British Embassy in Armenia is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas, and is now looking for a Corporate Services Assistant to join the Embassy team, based in Yerevan.
This is an opportunity to take on an important role in the British Embassy Yerevan. It calls for a person with excellent people skills, an ability to prioritise effectively, a flexible ‘can-do’ attitude an understanding of administrative work.
You will work closely and report to Corporate Services Manager and will engage with local contractors, teams in the UK and a number of our Regional Hubs.
Please note that this role includes time away from your desk when there is a need to attend to the practical elements of running an embassy.
- Act as a first point of contact for the purchases required for Corporate Services team and for the embassy, gather quotations if required;
- Process local payments and purchases using credit cards, raise requisitions, file invoices and documents;
- Manage office cash, submit monthly reconciliation report to Corporate Services Manager;
- Provide support to Corporate Services team to organise the arrival and departure of UK diplomats and Corporate Services visitors, supervise contractors if required;
- Work with telecommunication companies to order new sim cards or close existing ones;
- Keep inventories for a small amount of items such as sim cards, keys and support Corporate Services team with furniture inventories; coordinate diplomatic mail and courier services;
- Provide ad hoc administrative support to the Corporate Services Manager.
- A minimum of two years of relevant work experience, including evidence of the work in administrative field and multitasking;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and spoken fluency in English and Armenian;
- Ability and willingness to work effectively and flexibly in high pace environment;
- A self-starter that can work well both individually and in a team;
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills;
- Proficiency in using MS Word, Excel and Outlook;
Desirable qualifications, skills and experience:
Driving licence.
Required behaviours:
Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together.
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