Date : 2008-05-07

Title : TRADE COMMISSIONER ASSISTANT CHC

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TRADE COMMISSIONER ASSISTANT CHC

CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION ISLAMABAD

COMPETITION NOTICE

TRADE COMMISSIONER ASSISTANT

The Canadian High Commission in Islamabad, Pakistan, seeks applications to staff the position of Trade Commissioner Assistant for its Trade Office in Karachi. This is an indeterminate position working 37.5 hours per week, classified at level A-05 with a starting salary of PKR 42,650 per month plus health care and other benefits.

The Government of Canada is an equal opportunity employer, This competition is open to qualified applicants in Karachi able to work in Pakistan.

Essential Qualification

• Bachelors Degree from a recognized college or equivalent combination of education & experience.

• Excellent oral & written abilities in English & Urdu.

• Minimum of 3 years experience working as an administrative assistant in a professional organization.

• Good knowledge of computers and basic office practice maintaining a budget, preparing expense claims, information management and ability to prepare formal written correspondence and summary reports.

• IELTS test score result with an overall band of 6.0 or higher/or TOFEL test score result of 65% or higher is required. Copy of the test Report Form must be submitted with the Application.

Ability

To meet strict deadlines and co-ordinate conflicting priorities.

Personal Suitability

Professional integrity, tact, dependability good interpersonal skills, effective performance under pressure adaptability flexibility and client service oriented.

Asset Qualifications

Experience running a small office, or working in a diplomatic mission, or international organization. Knowledge of local government and industry structures, major economic and political issues / impacts and institutions. Knowledge of French.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must meet each essential qualification to be appointed to the position. A candidate may be appointed to the position even through he/she does not meet the asset qualifications.

Candidate must provides three references. Candidate selected must pass a security clearance.

Anyone wishing to complete for this position should send their written application explaining how you meet the essential qualifications required for the position plus CV to Human Resources Manager, Canadian High Commission, Diplomatic Enclave, Ramna 5, Islamabad by close of business hours on Friday, May 09, 2008. Only short listed candidates will be notified.