Administrative Assistant (Level 4) – Corporate Office

Closing Date: 
05 Mar 2019
Description: 

The National Works Agency, an Executive Agency of the          Government of Jamaica, is seeking suitably qualified individuals for the above-mentioned position.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:-
•   A minimum of four (4) CXC Subjects or equivalent including
    English Language and Typewriting
•   Certificate or Diploma in Secretarial Studies from a recognized
    Tertiary Institution
•   Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) designation
•   A minimum of three years related work experience

SKILL REQUIREMENTS: -
•   Office Management and Organization skills 
•   Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets
•   Minute taking and report writing
•   Basic knowledge of information technology
•   Very good communication and human relation skills

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to:        Manager

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:-
•   Report to the Manager on all matters relating to the secretarial
    and administrative requirements of the office
•   Establish and maintain filing and records management system
    for the office
•   Plan and arrange for internal and external meetings
•   Prepare travel arrangement and travel itinerary
•   Record minutes of meetings and prepare reports from
    meeting or from documents
•   Monitor items delegated and follow up for response
•   Provide reminders and advice on priorities and matters
    requiring urgent attention
•   Prioritizes documents, letters, calls or visitors needing
    attention/response
 
Applications should be submitted no later than
Tuesday March 5, 2019 to:
Manager, Personnel and Industrial Relations
National Works Agency
140 Maxfield Avenue,
Kingston 10
or
Application can be sent via email to: recruitment@nwa.gov.jm

The Agency thanks all applicants. 
However, only individuals short-listed will be contacted.

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