Administrative Assistant International Business Development Foreign Policy & Diplomatic Service Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Embassy Of Canada Dar-Es-Salaam Jobs in Dar es Salaam Tanzania Administrative Assistant International Business Development Foreign Policy & Diplomatic Service Jobs in Dar es Salaam at Embassy Of Canada Dar-Es-Salaam




# Job Description


Job Ref4423

Job Title Administrative Assistant International Business Development
Foreign Policy & Diplomatic Service
Salary TZS 27,577,247 per annum
Vacancy type Indeterminate
Level Assistant
ClassificationLE-05/ LE A2
Location Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Closing date for applications18-04-2021 at 2359 UTC+1 / GMT+1

Summary of position Reporting to the Regional Senior Trade Commissioner and
Political Economic Counsellor, the Administrative Assistant contributes to the
delivery of trade promotion and Foreign Policy Diplomatic Service FPDS
program at mission. The Assistant will proactively assist and promote Canadian
companies in the identification and pursuit of commercial opportunities in
Tanzania, Seychelles, and Comoros through a variety of activities, including
the conduct of targeted meetings with local contacts, the organization of
trade missions, and the timely distribution of commercial intelligence. The
Assistant will provide administrative support services to commercial and
political officers; maintain the program budgets; plan events and visit
programs; liaise with local government contacts and other stakeholders
concerning bilateral relations; support the commercial and FPDS social media
plans; and perform other duties as required.

Essential 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

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with a major in a discipline
related to the job requirements e.g. business administration, economics, or a
similar field
Language

• Advanced Fluency in English and Swahili oral & written
• Intermediate French skills oral and written

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ >recent experience providing administrative/program
support to a team of officer-level employees.

>Recent is defined as within the last 5 years

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

• Excellent knowledge of managing budgets, tracking expenditures, and
analysing financial reports;
• Good knowledge of the political and business environment in Tanzania;
• Intermediate knowledge of key stakeholders involved in Tanzania’s political,
commercial, and economic situation including non-governmental organisations,
government institutions, international organizations, and
domestic/international companies.
• Excellent Knowledge of MS Office Suite Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint

Ability/Competencies

Abilities

• Ability to plan and organize workflow and coordinate information;
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize accordingly;
• Ability to identify and analyze client needs;
• Ability to network and develop contacts and relationships, both internal and
external, to facilitate trade and political priorities or to gain
support/cooperation.

Competencies

• Values and ethics;
• Focus on quality and details;
• Flexibility and adaptability;
• Interpersonal relations and respect;
• Teamwork and cooperation; and,
• Effective Interactive Communication – oral and written.

Asset Qualifications Preference may be given to candidates who have
the following asset qualifications

Experience

• Experience working in a diplomatic mission, international non-governmental
organization, a multi-lateral organization, private company, or government
environment doing international business development;
• Experience dealing with government ministries/departments, NGOs;
• Network of contacts relevant to international business development and/or
political relations in Tanzania, Seychelles and Comoros;
• Master’s degree in relevant field of study.

Organizational Needs• Ability to work from home with equipment that is
supplied by the High Commission;
Operational Requirements• Ability and willingness to work overtime when
required;
• Ability to attend offsite meetings as required;
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally as required
• Normal work-week is 37.5 hours.
• Monday to Thursday 7h30 to 16h00 30 minutes unpaid lunch break Fridays
7h30 to 13h00.

Conditions of Employment

• Candidates must have a valid work authorization covering the entire
employment period. If the employment is indeterminate, the work authorization
should be permanent or itself lead to a permanent work authorization.
• Before an offer of employment can be made, candidates must provide a local
address as proof of residence in the specific city, region or country so that
if selected, it will appear on the offer letter.
• Obtain and maintain a reliability rating security clearance from the
Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.

Area of selection

Open to internal and external applicants who are legal residents or citizens
of Tanzania, who meet all of the essential requirements stated below, and
whose applications are received by the closing date. PLEASE NOTE THE HIGH
COMMISSION DOES NOT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY SPONSOR WORK AUTHORIZATIONS. The
Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes
applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be
considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace
where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s
missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free
from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting
employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.

Important Notes

• Note Due to Covid-19, you may experience some delay in the recruitment
process. We are working hard to minimize any disruption. You may find more
information in the sections below.

How to apply
• Please complete the online application form and submit your cover letter and
C.V. in English or French. Please include in your C.V. document copies of any
certificates of employment from your last place of work and copies of
certificates of education, including any relevant certificates of language
proficiency and work permit by creating one pdf document.

• Please submit a cover letter in English or French explaining why you are
interested in the position and how your previous experience applies to this
position. Candidates must demonstrate concisely in their cover letter how they
meet all essential qualifications.

• ELIGIBILITY INSTRUCTIONS to include in the covering letter

Assessment questions> have been included for candidates to complete and
include in their cover letters along with the application. In order to be
considered for the position, please note that candidates must answer all
questions #1 and #2. Please include the information in paragraph form.
Responses must be your original work, and cannot use text from the internet or
other sources. Applications using copied text will be disqualified.
You will be assessed on your attention to detail, spelling, grammar and
effective communication on the application and further along in the process if
you’re screened in. Applications not including responses to these questions
will be screened out.
> Applications that do not include the Candidate Assessment Questions will not be considered.

Question #1 500 words maximum

What skills and experience do you have that would benefit a multi-disciplinary
team engaged in trade promotion and political diplomacy

Question #2 500 words maximum Please share with us a to do list of a typical
work day for you. Please use bullet points, Arial as font in the size of 11
point and a line spacing in the text of 1.5.

Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical
difficulties must report these to email protected /cdn-cgi/l/email-
protection prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the
application being rejected.

Important Notes
• Please do not use a tablet or cell phone to submit your application, as
mobile browsers are not supported by our on-line portal. Candidates should
only apply using a laptop or desktop computer.
• Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will
be accepted English or French.
• Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the
responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is
provided and updated as required.
• Candidates who apply to this vacancy should include an email address that
accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including
spam folder.
• Reference checks will be sought for candidates that reach interview stage
and may form part of the selection process.
• The High Commission of Canada in Tanzania does not reimburse any travel
costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
• Candidates requiring any special assistance in attending exams or interviews
are requested to inform us.
• The results of this recruitment process may also be used to establish an
eligibility list of qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate part-
time or full-time openings at the High Commission of Canada in Tanzania which
might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this recruitment
process.



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Closing Date 29th April, 2021.



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