The British Embassy invites applications for the position of Projects Assistant. This is a key position as a leading Embassy contact point for project work. We are looking for a dynamic self-starter who works well under pressure and who can build strong working relationships with contacts in Ministries, other Embassies and NGOs. This position will initially be for one-year only.
Candidates must have :
High standard of spoken and written English (IELTS score of at least 7 or equivalent) Bilingual level of spoken and written French Working knowledge of Microsoft applications Ability to work as part of a team and independently
The following are desirable but not essential :
Bilingual level of written and spoken Arabic Experience of project work
The Projects Assistant’s duties and responsibilities will include :
Assisting with management, monitoring and evaluation of projects In liaison with Project implementers, ensuring production of progress reports, contracts and other administrative papers. Logistical support relating to project activity Developing contacts with key partners and civil society
The key competences for this job, which will be tested at interview, will be :
Communication Delivering Results Customer Focus Working with Others
The starting salary for this job will be DH 11,878 per month gross (a higher salary may exceptionally be considered depending on qualifications and experience).
A covering letter, CV and references should be sent to Ibtissam Elkhidrami at recruitment.morocco@fco.gov.uk
The deadline for receipt of applications is 0800 on 2 June 2010. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted soon after this date to arrange interviews. We aim to start the successful applicant as soon as possible after interview.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a probationary period of three months.
The British Embassy in an equal opportunities employer.
