THE EMBASSY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY IN ISLAMBAD ANNOUNCED POSITION
Job Opportunity: Administrative Assistant at the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad
Vacancy Announcement (Date: 24th Oct. 2017)
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Islamabad is urgently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Administrative Assistant to be employed at its Visa Section starting from 2nd January 2018.
Job Description: The selected candidate will be responsible for the following duties:
- Handling and initial assessment of visa applications
- Conducting interviews at the counter
- Entering applicant's data into the electronic visa system
- Dealing with client queries by phone, email, or in person
- Providing translation and interpretation from Urdu into English and German, or vice versa
- Administrative support of the Entry Clearance Officers
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants should possess the following qualifications:
- B.A. or professional experience in the administrative field
- Excellent knowledge of Urdu and English (both compulsory)
- Preferably sufficient command of the German language in reading and writing (applicants with higher language proficiency in German will be preferred)
- Working knowledge of standard IT programs (Word, Excel, and similar)
Expectations: The Embassy expects candidates to demonstrate:
- Equitable, honest, and professional behavior with both the public and colleagues
- Reliability, commitment, and dedication to the job
- Interest and ability to work in a service-oriented environment
- Willingness to obtain a working knowledge of special software used in the visa section
Application Submission: Please submit the following documents in hardcopy (email applications will not be honored):
- Full documentation to prove your qualifications as requested above
- A curriculum vitae
- A handwritten letter in the English language expressing your motivation
- Suitable proof of your German language skills
Deadline for submission: 10th November 2017
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment. The Embassy encourages qualified individuals to apply and contribute to its visa section.
