Peace Corps Zambia Currently Recruiting New Staff: Receptionist/Administrative Assistant

Peace Corps Zambia wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the under listed Full-Time position.

In order to be selected for these positions, the applicant must be a Zambian Citizen, must not have been employed in intelligence-related activities, and must submit an application that clearly documents how they meet each of the following mandatory requirements. Applicants may apply for more than one position.

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant (R/AA)

• Location: Lusaka
• Starting Salary: ZMW 120,570/Annum
• Work hours: Full-time; 40 hours/week

General Description:

The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant is a full-time position under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director of Management & Operations (DDMO). The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant’s (R/AA) primary responsibility is to serve as the front desk receptionist. The R/AA is also responsible for a variety of administrative and logistical functions in support of Post, including direct Volunteer support. This is a multi-functional position requiring a high degree of energy, flexibility, sense of prioritization, planning, and attention to detail. The R/AA provides support to the Administrative unit and maintains professional contact with staff, vendors, and Peace Corps Volunteers to facilitate all administrative needs. The Receptionist/Administrative Assistant will work 40 hours per week, generally Monday through Friday with an exception as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school; At least a one-year certificate or diploma in administration, business or related field
• At least three years of clerical experience in a professional office setting, with at least one year of accounting clerical responsibilities; Experience working within an international organization for at least one year preferred
• Good working knowledge of English (spoken and written)
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

For detailed job specifications and submission instructions, please visit US Embassy website
www.zm.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs.

Applications and supporting documentation including a typed cover letter, CV that clearly documents how you meet each of the above requirements, and at least three traceable references must be submitted by close of business July 11, 2018. For LCF positions, please specify preference of languages.

Address applications to:

The Human Resources Specialist,
Peace Corps Zambia,
Plot 71A Kabulonga Rd.
P.O. Box 50707, Lusaka, Zambia

Email: [email protected] clearly stating name and position applied for in the subject line.

The United States Peace Corps is an Equal Opportunity Employer.