Temporary Administrative Assistant

U.S. Embassy Ankara, Turkey

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara is seeking an individual for the position of Temporary Administrative Assistant at the Overseas Building Operations (OBO) Section.

The Administrative Assistant (AA) furnishes a wide range of administrative assistance to the OBO Project Director (PD) and other OBO management staff. AA is responsible to the OBO PD for administrative management of OBO’s resources and activities, including but not limited to financial, procurement and supplies, computer network, shipping and travel, personnel maintenance management for residential and official furnishings and office administration and management; provides project support, coordinates logistics, assists and administers budget preparation and procurement activities.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Education:

Minimum two years college or university studies is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of THREE YEARS of senior clerical or office management experience is required. A minimum of SIX MONTHS experience as a supervisor is also required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Level III (Good working knowledge) in Speaking/Reading/Writing English and Level IV (Fluent) in Speaking/Reading/Writing Turkish are required. Language proficiency may be tested.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Incumbent must have organizational skills with strong multi-tasking abilities; must have the ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities; attention to detail and deadlines; user’s ability to work with Microsoft Office package; ability to work effectively in a construction environment; ability to deal with inventory items and pertinent documentation; typing level II (30-59wpm); good working knowledge of computer systems, LAN administration; knowledge of basic translation English/Turkish/English; working knowledge of general procurement procedures is required.

The incumbent must be available to work on evenings, weekends, early mornings, U.S. and Turkish Holidays.