Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of a Secretary (GWEP)

Post No. 308136
GS.04
(WHO Sub-Office, Tamale)

The Successful Candidates:

•  Arranges appointments, receives visitors, plans and screens telephone calls and answers queries in respect of Guinea Worm Eradication Programme
•  Takes dictations, transcribes and types correspondence, documents and reports, some of which are of confidential nature
•  Makes travel arrangements for supervisor, participants and consultants to missions, meetings, courses and conferences and liaises with WCO Accra Office
•  Assists with the day to day running of the Office; including petty cash accounting
•  Prepares with (NPOs) the Plan of Action for the Guinea Worm Eradication Programmes and updates the Plan of Action periodically
•  Reviews correspondence for conformity with procedures and accuracy before being signed by Supervisor
•  Arranges meetings with MOH, UN Officials and WHO on Guinea Worm Eradication Programme activities
•  Keeps updates list of names and addresses of government officials, diplomatic corps, International organisations and non-governmental organisations in Tamale
•  Reviews correspondence for conformity with procedures and accuracy before being signed by Supervisor
•  Performs other cognate duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills:

•  A good knowledge of secretarial management of an office of an international organisation. Excellent knowledge o English
•  Must be computer literate with knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point etc

Education and Special Training:

•  Secondary School Education
•  Secretarial School Training and Office Practice
•  Basic Accounting Training

Experience:

•  Three years experience of secretarial work in an office of an International Organisation

Languages:

•  Excellent knowledge of English and a good working knowledge of French

How To Apply For The Job

Applications including CVs should be addressed to:

The WHO Representative
WHO Country Office
P. O. BOX MB 142
Accra

Closing Date: 7th August, 2012

Marked "SECRETARY (GWEP)" on the Envelope

ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEW