Administrative Officer/Receptionist

Full Time

Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo -
Zamalek, CairoPosted 2 years ago

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The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Cairo is seeking a service-minded and organized Administrative Officer and Receptionist to join our team. We are looking for a team player who can maintain a positive attitude and flexibility in our forward-thinking, modern, and motivating work environment.

The selected candidate will be an integral member of both the Embassy's administrative and consular teams, providing a wide range of essential administrative support. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for managing the Embassy's reception area during designated hours, ensuring that visitors are welcomed in a professional and hospitable environment, and responding to calls and scheduling appointments.

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Qualifications

Preferably a university or college degree in a relevant field.
Relevant work experience, preferably from an Embassy.
Professional fluency in English and Arabic.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy, strong assessment skills, and the ability to manage a significant workload while maintaining a professional and efficient workspace. Working closely with diplomatic staff, the candidate will ensure that tasks are completed accurately and on time with little supervision. Other essential characteristics include strong organizational and networking skills, the ability to maintain confidentiality, effective utilization of local knowledge and resources, and a readiness to take on new tasks and areas of responsibility when required, as well as a high degree of flexibility. The candidate should also be able to work quickly and maintain performance under pressure.

Working at the Norwegian Embassy offers a unique opportunity to grow professionally, while collaborating with a committed group of individuals in promoting Norwegian interests in Egypt and Libya. For more information about the Embassy and our work, visit our webpage, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, stimulating tasks, and a dynamic work environment, as well as a salary commensurate with qualifications, local medical insurance, and a favourable pension scheme. The start date is as soon as possible. There is a three-month probationary period. The position is full-time with a 37.5-hour workweek, and is subject to Egyptian employment law, but income tax will be paid to Norway as per the Agreement of Avoidance of Double Taxation between the Kingdom of Norway and the Arab Republic of Egypt.

Interested candidates should submit their application letter and CV in English to the embassy email by 19 March 2023. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed, and applications without an application letter will not be considered. We will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview.

Questions may be addressed to Head of Administration and Consular Affairs, Second Secretary Dionis Avdimetaj (Tel.: 02 2728 3907).