DUTY STATION: Sarajevo
GRADE: 7
CONTRACT TYPE: National
PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
Under the direct supervision of the PDHR’s Economic advisor, the Executive Assistant is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to the following duties:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Consult with the PDHR Economic Advisor prior to meetings with top-level Government officials in order to understand economic concepts and issues prior to acting as interpreter at these meetings.
· Review all memos and letters from PDHR’s Economic advisor for accuracies and content;
· Task Economic staff on special projects;
· Review all incoming documents for action, importance and the need for further information;
· Ensure proper function of the Economic advisor office;
· Attend meetings, take notes as required, and ensure follow-up on agreed to actions;
· Liaison with Local Governments;
· Liaison with other agencies as assigned;
· Researches issues and policy proposals for special projects as assigned by the PDHR’s Economic advisor;
· Ensure that proper administrative procedures and standard operating procedures are followed;
· Monitor contacts with high level government officials and their support staff;
· Develop and maintain tracking mechanism for all economic projects;
· Any other tasks requested by PDHR.
PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS
· University Degree in Economics or equivalent work experience in dealing with a broad range of economic issues at the entity and national levels;
· Ability to work long hours and to travel frequently (on weekly bases);
· Proven administrative and organizational skills, including ability to work with international and national staff;
· Professional experience of at least seven years in a similar role and/or experience in local government as a high level special assistant;
· Sense for discretion, confidentiality and flexibility;
· Good communication skills;
· Strong and aggressive personality;
· Computer literacy and acceptable English, both verbal and written;
· Mature judgment and flexibility;
· Ability to take initiative and work in a team setting;
· Excellent understanding of the political environment and major political figures in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
· Proven ability to act as interpreter at meetings with the highest-level government official;
· Proven ability to understand economic terms and economic issues;
· Ability to work under deadline and severe pressure.
Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a CV with a one-page cover letter and references to the following: