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PA (Personal Assistant) to Defence Attaché
British Embassy Jakarta

General Information:

We are looking to recruit a temporary IB2 PA to Defence Attaché to cover a 4 months period of maternity leave to start from 4 April to 5 August 2011. The salary scale will fall under IB2 range which starts at Rp 9,567,538 to Rp 20,507,692 per month depending on qualifications. Staff and spouses who interested are welcomed to apply.

This position is the focal point of contact for the Defence Section activities and provides administrative support to the Defence Section, in particular the DA. The main duties and responsibilities of the post are as follows:

* Establish points of contact and access between the Defence Section, TNI and MILAT members.
* Arrange internal and external visits. Book hotels, accommodation and hire cars.
* Organise the weekly programme and arrange appointments on behalf of the DA.
* Process flight / ship clearance applications.
* Issue and process invitations for official functions, confirm attendance
* Draft letters, type unclassified material, photocopying, faxing and distribution of correspondence.
* Ensure the Driver / CPO are updated daily on the programme for the Defence Section and in particular the DA.
* To complete any other task as directed by the DA / ADA.
* Assist and organise the administrative arrangements for in-country seminars/ courses.

Personal Qualities:

The applicant must be self-motivated and have good interpersonal skills. The applicant will also require a good working knowledge of English and be fluent in Bahasa Indonesia.

To apply:

Please submit a copy of your CV (maximum 3 pages), 2 references from previous employers, 1 passport size photograph and a letter explaining your suitability for this position by Tuesday 8 February. to: JakartaJob.Applications@fco.gov.uk