The German Development Cooperation through GIZ is looking for a Project Administrative Assistant/Receptionist within its „Modernization of local public services in the Republic of Moldova” project.

The Assistant will support the project administration in organizing and conducting project activities, assisting the Project Manager, project professionals and experts in their daily activities.

The main responsibilities shall include:

  • liaising with customers in a service-oriented manner on behalf of the project by providing a professional phone service, personally welcoming visitors and maintaining a high standard in the reception area;
  • organizing and coordinating the Project Manager schedule, reminds, updates, notifying of daily appointments;
  • maintaining a helpful attitude to customers, ensuring that the project creates a professional impression;
  • performing reception and secretariat services on a daily basis;
  • maintaining project correspondence by drafting letters to the project partners and stakeholders;
  • performing general clerical services.

Required qualifications:

  • College or University Diploma in Languages, Economics or Public Administration;
  • at least 1-3 years professional experience in a comparable position;
  • good working knowledge of IT technologies (computer, phone, fax, email, internet) and computer applications (MS Office);
  • very good written and oral knowledge of English and Romanian, ideally a knowledge of German and Russian;
  • politeness and helpfulness in dealing with visitors and work colleagues;
  • ability to manage work load and short deadlines;
  • willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Applications, including detailed CV and motivation letter shall be sent not later than 24 January 2014, time 17:00 to the attention of Ms. Tatiana Dumbrava, giz-moldova@giz.de.

Please mention the position name in the title of your application message.

Only shortlisted candidates will be asked for an interview.