Administration Intern Vacancy at American Embassy in Zambia – Deadline 31 May


The American Embassy in Zambia is looking for individuals to fill the following unpaid internship positions: The employment opportunities are now available at the American Embassy, Lusaka.

Responsibilities

  • The Administrative Intern will serve within the U.S. Embassy’s Public Affairs Section to provide
    administrative, logistical, and programming support to the Administrative Assistant
  • As an unpaid intern, you will work for not more than 20 hours/week
  • Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant, you will be a productive member of our Public
  • Affairs Section, with assigned responsibilities commensurate with our section and Mission goals
  • This internship is a great opportunity to develop skills while working in a fast-paced environment
    dedicated to promoting public diplomacy
  • The internship provides opportunities to develop organizational and planning abilities and communication skills
  • Processes incoming and outgoing mail for the Public Affairs Section (PAS)
  • Maintains an inventory and adequate level of general office supplies, assists with supply orders,
    and distributes administrative items
  • Arranges transportation services and makes hotel reservations for staff and guests
  • Provides escorts to PAS service providers and visitors according to procedures
  • Makes arrangements for use of conference rooms and works with General Services Office to set
    up rooms accordingly
  • Prepares correspondence and updates tracking sheets on section training, annual leave, and
    public diplomacy programming
  • Any other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

  • All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item
  • We hope to benefit from the Intern’s recent academic studies
  • Relevant area of experience is preferred
  • Able to work well within a team but also independently, as required
  • Possess excellent communication and writing skills
  • Studying for a Diploma/Degree in Secretarial, Business, or Management Studies
  • Courteous, professional, pleasant-mannered, and exhibit positive and energetic interpersonal skills
  • Are highly conversant in the use of Microsoft Office packages including MS Excel and MS PowerPoint

How to apply
Send your applications to:
The Human Resources Office,
The American Embassy,
Eastern end of Kabulonga Road,
Ibex Hill,
PO Box 320065,
Lusaka.

For more information

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CALL
+260 211 357000
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American Embassy in Zambia (Ibex Hill, Lusaka)