Duties & Responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
- Assist with organising official visits by EU Presidents (G20 Summit), Commissioners (Ministerial Meetings) and officials and as well as the EU Ambassador during South Africas G20 Presidency, including arranging meetings, preparing programmes and providing logistical support.
- Support high-level visits throughout the G20 year in multiple cities across South Africa.
- Monitor, research and report on trade, investment and economic policies and other G20 related policy developments.
- Develop and maintain a broad network of government, business, industry, civil society and diplomatic contacts.
- Provide other research, analysis or support as required.
- Relevant Bachelors qualifications in Economics, International Relations or a related field;
- Experience in using Microsoft Office incl. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint;
- Experience working for an Embassy with tasks at related field;
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English;
- Strong liaison and interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop productive working relationships and create strong networks with a range of relevant contacts;
- Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks, show initiative, apply sound judgement, and adapt to change.
Monday Friday: 37.5 hours per week. However, this position will require travel domestically (i.e. within South Africa), and be contactable outside of standard hours.
Place Of Work
EU Delegation offices in Pretoria, Johannesburg (Sandton area and/or NASREC) and eventually 2 missions to Cape Town.
Contract: 6 Months
Salary: R75 000 R80 000 per month
Note
The candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in South Africa prior to recruitment
Should you meet the above mentioned required and are interested in applying for this position, you can apply via email , in the subject line insert G20 Officer Pretoria to Ronelp@quest.co.za
