Position: Administrative Assistant at the Permanent Mission of Rwanda to the United Nations

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Rwanda to the United Nations is looking for a detail oriented and dynamic Administrative Assistant.

This is a full-time position, based in New York City. The starting date is October 4, 2021.

Job Description:

The Administrative Assistant serves as the first point of contact at the Mission for office visitors
and handles incoming and outgoing communication. The responsibilities include, but are not
limited to the following:

– Answering phone calls, incoming inquiries and greeting visitors
– Preparing drafts for outgoing communications such as Note Verbales, letters, emails,
reports, and other correspondence
– Collating and distributing mail
– Creating and maintaining filing systems, both electronic and physical
– Writing and editing documents
– Online registration of delegations through e-delegate
– Submitting requests for Mission staff/diplomats on e-gov (online platform)
– Acting as a focal point of the Permanent Mission to the United Nations and the U.S.Mission as host country

Qualifications:

Successful candidates must possess the following skills and experiences:

– Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent
– Proven administrative working experience for a minimum of 1 year
– Must be eligible to work in the U.S at the time of the application
– Strong organizational and communication (verbal and written) skills
– Strong computer skills are required
– High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion/confidentiality
– Fluency in English is required; Proficiency in Kinyarwanda and French is an advantage