The selected candidate will work under the general supervision of the Deputy High Representative/Special Envoy`s Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Special Envoy of Trebinje.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Maintain good knowledge of political situation in Eastern Republika Srpska
· Preparation and attendance of meetings with local officials and members of the International Community with or without the Special Envoy as deemed appropriate
· Liaison with International Community and local officials as necessary for the Special Envoy’s office
· Take meeting minutes as required by the Special Envoy
· Provision of reports, drafts of letters or other documents
· Translation of correspondence and other documents from local languages into English and vice versa
· Interpretation at meetings, discussions, conferences or others official dues as requested by the Special Envoy
· Interpretation for the Special Envoy during interviews and other public appearances on TV and radio stations
· Perform driving duties and operate under OHR Transport Procedures
· Run administration and financial matters in coordination with OHR South
· Establish and maintain office filing system
· Accompany the Special Envoy when on mission
· Any other relevant duty as required by the Special Envoy
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
§ University degree is an advantage, but not a must
§ Previous work experience with international organisations preferred
§ Professional experience of at least 3 years as translator/interpreter essential preferably with the international community
§ Excellent written and spoken English
§ Political awareness
§ Computer literacy
§ Superior administrative and organisational skills
§ Valid and clean driving license
§ Experience in driving 4x4 vehicles essential
§ Flexibility and ability to cope with stress and long working hours
§ Team work oriented attitude
§ Ability to work with people of different cultural backgrounds
Any personnel with the above qualifications should provide (in English) a CV with a one-page cover letter and references to the following:
Administration Manager
OHR South
Kolodvorska bb, 88 000 Mostar
E-mail: Fax: +387 (0) 36 317 614 E-mail: application@ohr.int
Please quote Reference No. 2002/054
Closing date for applications: Monday 18th March 2002
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
No telephone inquiries please