Program Assistant – High Commission of Canada Vacancies 2023
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Qualifications
Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, experience, and language. Candidates must clearly demonstrate in their cover letter and CV how they meet each of these essential qualifications.
Education: Candidates need to meet any one of the following combinations:
- Successfully completed Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized University in a discipline relevant to the position.
- Successful completion of a Diploma (minimum 1-year duration) in a discipline relevant to the position from a recognized institute and a minimum of 3 years experience in the areas mentioned below. (Candidates who are selecting this option must have successfully completed Advance Level A/L with 3 passes).
Language:
- Advanced Proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Intermediate Proficiency in Sinhala (reading, writing, and speaking)
Experience:
- Administrative/ Support Services – 3 years of significant experience in the provision of administrative and support services.
- Working with Internal and External Stakeholders – 3 years of significant experience in liaising and working with clients (internal or external), partners, or stakeholders.
- Working with Computers and Office Software – 3 years of significant experience in the use of computers including MS Office and internet research skills
- Planning and Logistics – 1 year of significant experience in organizing meetings, conferences, field visits, or special events.
Rated Requirements
The Rated Requirements relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies will also be assessed. Methods of assessment may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview, role-play, practical tests, presentations, and/or psychometric assessment.
Knowledge:
- Basic knowledge of accounting and maintaining budgets.
- Knowledge of administrative and office procedures.
- Advanced Knowledge of office computer software skills, including in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Abilities:
- Ability to establish and maintain a network of relevant contacts.
- The ability to effective writing skills.
- Ability to analyze and evaluate information, focusing on quality and details.
- Ability to coordinate conflicting priorities within tight deadlines and meet work targets.
Competencies:
- Integrity and respect
- Thinking things through
- Working effectively with others
- Initiative and action-oriented
- Client Service
Asset Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications in their cover letter and CV.
- Recent work experience and knowledge of administrative duties in a Foreign Mission, NGO, or International Organization. (Minimum of 1 year in the past 2 years).
- Written and spoken fluency in Tamil.
- Written and spoken fluency in French.
- Advance Proficiency in Sinhala (reading, writing, and speaking)
- Work experience in Human Resources.
- Work experience in Corporate Finance and/or Accounting.
- Work experience supporting visa processing.
- Work experience in procurement and contracting.
- Experience in undertaking online and in-market research related to business development.
- Experience in an organization involved in international trade and investment promotion.
- Possess a valid driving license.
Details in English
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