EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO PDHR’S ECONOMIC ADVISOR

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: