03-23: Administrative Assistant (Mission Director) (FSN-08) (Host Country National only)

Provide administrative support to the Mission Director.

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Application deadline 3 years ago: Friday 9 Jun 2023 at 12:00 UTC

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Overview

Provide administrative support to the Mission Director.

You have:

  • Sri Lankan citizenship is required.
  • Experience in administrative support roles is preferred.
  • Proficiency in English and Sinhala or Tamil is preferred.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office suite is required.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

SOLICITATION #: 03-23

ISSUANCE DATE: May 22, 2023 CLOSING DATE/TIME: June 09, 2023 SUBJECT: USAID/Sri Lanka and Maldives Employment Opportunity - Solicitation for an Administrative Assistant (Mission Director) (FSN-08) TO: All Interested Applicants

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens to provide services as Administrative Assistant (Mission Director) (FSN-08) under a Personal Services Contract, as described in the attached solicitation. The place of performance for this position will be Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Submission shall be in accordance with Attachment 1 of this solicitation, at the place and time specified. Interested applicants must submit all the materials required by the solicitation and should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their applications. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Submission will only be accepted sent via [email protected] by the closing date, June 09, 2023. Incomplete, unsigned, or applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Phone calls or e-mail to any address other than the one specified in this solicitation will not be accepted.

This solicitation in no way obligates USAID to award a PSC contract, nor does it commit USAID to pay any cost incurred in the preparation and submission of the offers.

Any questions regarding this solicitation should be in writing and directed to the undersigned at: [email protected].

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks at once? This question helps assess your organizational skills and ability to prioritize. Provide a specific example highlighting your multitasking abilities and how you ensured all tasks were completed effectively.
Describe a situation where you had to communicate complex information clearly. This question evaluates your communication skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle requests from different stakeholders with varying priorities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Tell us about a time you identified an improvement in an administrative process. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What tools do you use to stay organized and on top of your tasks? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: usaid.gov