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.