The German Development Cooperation through GIZ is looking for an 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 Team leader, project professionals and experts in their daily activities.

The main responsibilities shall include:

  • liaising with partners in an appropriate manner, on behalf of the project, demonstrating adequate phone communication skills, personally welcoming visitors and maintaining a high standard in the reception area;
  • maintaining a helpful attitude to partners, 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 administrative functions and clerical services related to the project.

Required qualifications:

  • College or University Diploma in Languages, Economics or Public Administration;at least 1-3 years professional experience in a comparable position;
  • effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues and individuals;
  • 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.

Applicants have to be citizens of the Republic of Moldova, residing inside the country for a period of over 6 months before the date of application.

Applications, including detailed CV, references and motivation letter shall be sent not later than 14 November 2014, time 17:00 to the attention of 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.